NGC 7050
Star cluster in the Cygnus constellation
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NGC 7050 is an open cluster located in the Cygnus constellation. It is situated north of the celestial equator and, as such, it is more easily visible from the northern hemisphere.[1] It was discovered by 19th century English astronomer John Herschel on 19 August 1828.[2] The object is located 5,490 light-years (1,685 pc), in distance from the Earth.[3]
| NGC 7050 | |
|---|---|
The open cluster NGC 7050 | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 21h 15m 08.5546s |
| Declination | +36° 10′ 30.909″ |
| Distance | 1,685 (5,490) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
