NGC 7050
| 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 |
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]
References
- ^ "NGC 7050 - Open Cluster in Cygnus | TheSkyLive". theskylive.com. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
- ^ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 7050 - 7099". cseligman.com. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
- ^ Perren, Gabriel I. "NGC 7050". UCC. Retrieved 2025-10-11.