Terzan 8

Terzan 8 is a globular cluster in Sagittarius. It was discovered by Agop Terzan in 1968. Like nearby Terzan 7, It is thought to be part of the Sagittarius Dwarf Spheroidal Galaxy.

ConstellationSagittarius

Right ascension19h 41m 44.41s

Declination-33° 59' 58.1"

Distance85,700

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Terzan 8
Terzan 8 imaged by Hubble Space Telescope
Observation data
Constellation	Sagittarius
Right ascension	19h 41m 44.41s
Declination	-33° 59' 58.1"
Distance	85,700
Apparent magnitude (V)	12.4
Apparent dimensions (V)	4.4'
Physical characteristics
Absolute magnitude	-5.07[1]
Other designations	GCl 113.1, C 1938-341, [KPS2012] MWSC 3156[2]
See also: Globular cluster, List of globular clusters

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Terzan 8 is a low-mass and metal-poor globular cluster.^[3]