Koposov 2

Koposov 2 is a low-luminosity globular cluster in the constellation Gemini in the halo of the Milky Way galaxy. It was discovered, along with globular cluster Koposov 1 by S. Koposov et al. in 2007. Koposov 1 and Koposov 2 were described by their discoverers as the "lowest luminosity globular clusters orbiting the Milky Way," along with AM 4, Palomar 1, and Whiting 1.^[2]

ConstellationGemini

Right ascension07^h 58^m 17.0^s[1][2]

Declination+26° 15′ 18.0″^[1][2]

Distance113.1 kly (34.7 kpc)^[1]

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Koposov 2
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation	Gemini
Right ascension	07h 58m 17.0s[1][2]
Declination	+26° 15′ 18.0″[1][2]
Distance	113.1 kly (34.7 kpc)[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)	17.60[1]
Physical characteristics
Radius	approx. 3 pc (9.8 ly)[2]
See also: Globular cluster, List of globular clusters

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