Messier 39
Messier 39 | |
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Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Constellation | Cygnus |
Right ascension | 21h 31m 42s |
Declination | +48° 25′ ″ |
Distance | 824.4 (252.8) |
Apparent magnitude (V) | +5.5 |
Physical characteristics | |
Other designations | Messier 39, NGC 7092 |
Open Cluster M39 (also known as Messier Object 39, Messier 39, M39, or NGC 7092) is an open cluster in the constellation Cygnus.[1] It was discovered by Charles Messier in 1764. M39 is at a distance of about 800 light-years away from Earth. Its age is estimated to be from 200 to 300 million years.
It is located at Right Ascension 21 hours, 32.2 minutes, and Declination +48 degrees 26 minutes.
It has a magnitude (brightness) of 5.5
References
External links
- Messier 39, SEDS Messier pages
- Messier 39 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
Coordinates: 21h 31m 08s, 48° 27′ 00″
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