Whiting 1

Whiting 1 is a globular cluster in Cetus. It is thought to be part of the Sagittarius Dwarf Spheroidal Galaxy.^[3] It is a metal-rich cluster.^[4]

ConstellationCetus

Right ascension02h 02m 57s

Declination-03° 15' 10"

Distance95,900 (30600 ± 1200^[1])

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Whiting 1
Observation data
Constellation	Cetus
Right ascension	02h 02m 57s
Declination	-03° 15' 10"
Distance	95,900 (30600 ± 1200[1])
Apparent magnitude (V)	15.03
Apparent dimensions (V)	1.2'
Physical characteristics
Absolute magnitude	-2.46
Radius	33
Estimated age	5 Billion years
Other designations	WHI B0200-03[2]
See also: Globular cluster, List of globular clusters

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It was discovered by Alan B. Whiting, G.K.T. Hau and Mike Irwin in 2002. It was identified as a globular cluster by Giovanni Carraro in 2005.^[5]