Messier 79
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Messier 79 |
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| Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
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| Class: | V |
| Constellation: | Lepus |
| Right ascension: | 05h 24m 10.59s[1] |
| Declination: | -24° 31′ 27.3″[1] |
| Distance: | 41 kly[citation needed] (12 kpc) |
| Apparent magnitude (V): | +8.56[1] |
| Apparent dimensions (V): | 8,7' |
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| Mass: | ( M☉) |
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| Other designations: | M79, NGC 1904, GCl 10[1] |
| See also: Globular cluster, List of globular clusters | |
Messier 79 (also known as M79 or NGC 1904) is a globular cluster in the Lepus constellation. It was discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1780. M79 is at a distance of about 41,000 light years away from Earth and 60,000 light years away from the Galactic Center.
It is thought to be associated with the Canis Major Dwarf Galaxy.
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[edit] References
- ^ a b c d SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Results for NGC 1904. Retrieved on November 17, 2006.
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