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NGC 6934
Globular cluster · C47 · NGC 6934
Globular cluster in Delphinus
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NGC 6934 is a globular cluster of stars in the northern constellation of Delphinus, about 52 kilolight-years distant from the Sun. It was discovered by the German-born astronomer William Herschel on 24 September 1785. The cluster is following a highly eccentric orbit through the Milky Way along an orbital plane that is inclined by 73° to the galactic plane. It may share a common dynamic origin with NGC 5466. As of 2018, it has been poorly studied.
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Key facts
Distance
~57,000 light-years
Apparent mag.
+8.9
Apparent size
5.4′
Best seen with
Binoculars
Catalogue
C47 · NGC 6934
Did you know
- Listed as Caldwell 47 in the Caldwell catalogue, also known as NGC 6934.
- Found in the constellation Delphinus.
- Within reach of ordinary binoculars under dark skies.
