NGC 7055
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| NGC 7055 | |
|---|---|
 The open cluster NGC 7055 | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 21h 19m 30.1073s |
| Declination | +57° 32′ 44.160″ |
| Distance | 7,341.78 ly (2,251 pc) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Cepheus |
NGC 7055 is an open cluster located in the Cepheus constellation. It was discovered by 19th century English astronomer John Herschel on 25 September 1829.[1] It is located approximately 7,341.78 light years, (2251 pc), from the Earth.[2][3][4]
