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NGC 6934

Globular Cluster Good (52/100)
NGC 6934 GlobularCluster Del Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4") - Higher magnification helpful
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Properties

Magnitude 8.9
Angular Size 5.4′
glob. cl. , B, L, R, rrr, st 16..., *9 p

Position & Identifiers

RA 20h 34m 12.0s
Dec +07° 24' 00.0"
Constellation Del
Catalog NGC 6934

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108x TFOV: 0.5° Lim. mag: 13.3
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NGC 6934 · 5.4′ diameter · N up, E left

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About NGC 6934

Description

NGC 6934 is a globular cluster in Delphinus, about 50,000 light-years away. It is a moderately concentrated cluster spanning about 5.9 arcminutes with an integrated magnitude of 8.9.

Observing Tips

Visible as a small, fuzzy ball in a 4-inch telescope. An 8-inch scope begins to resolve the outer edges into individual stars at 150x+. Located in Delphinus, best observed in summer and autumn evenings.

History

Discovered by William Herschel on September 24, 1785. It is one of two Caldwell globular clusters in the small constellation Delphinus (along with C42).

Fun Facts

NGC 6934 contains a relatively high number of RR Lyrae variable stars, which are used as standard candles for measuring distances in astronomy.