NGC 6934 — Globular Cluster in Delphinus
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.
Observe
1Properties
Position & Identifiers
2How easy to spot?
| Telescope | Bortle 3 | Bortle 4 | Bortle 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 mm refractor 80mm refr. | Easy | Medium+ | Medium+ |
| 150 mm Newton 150mm Newt. | Easy | Easy | Easy |
| Celestron C8 (203 mm SCT) C8 203mm | Easy | Easy | Easy |
Bortle 3 = rural · 4 = outer suburbs · 5 = suburbs
3Visibility
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Eyepiece View
NGC 6934 · 5.4′ diameter · N up, E left
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Best Magnification
6Metallicity
[Fe/H] = -1.47 — these stars formed from gas about 30× poorer in iron than the Sun.
7Concentration class
Shapley-Sawyer class IV — moderately concentrated core.
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Visibility scores assume a 150 mm Newton at Bortle 4.
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