NGC 7044
Open cluster in the Cygnus constellation
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NGC 7044 is an open cluster located in the Cygnus constellation. Containing approximately 742 stars[1], it was discovered by 18th century English astronomer William Herschel on 17 October 1786.[2] It is located approximately 10,676.729 light years, (3273.5 pc), from the Earth.[3] Given its visual magnitude of 12, NGC 7044 is visible with the help of a telescope having an aperture of 8 inches (200mm) or more.[4] NGC 7024 is moving towards the Sun with a radial velocity of -48.444 km/s.[5]
| NGC 7044 | |
|---|---|
The open cluster NGC 7044 | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 21h 13m 09.6s |
| Declination | +42° 29′ 39″ |
| Distance | 10,676.729 (3,273.5) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
