NGC 6934
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| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Class | VIII[1] |
| Constellation | Delphinus |
| Right ascension | 20h 34m 11.37s[2] |
| Declination | +07° 24′ 16.1″[2] |
| Distance | 52×103 ly (16 kpc)[3] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 8.83[4] |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 8.4′[4] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mass | 2.95×105[5] M☉ |
| Metallicity | –1.47[5] dex |
| Other designations | Caldwell 47 |
NGC 6934 (also known as Caldwell 47) is a globular cluster[6] in the constellation Delphinus, about 50,000 light years distant.[4] It was discovered by William Herschel on 24 September 1785.[4]
References
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External links
- NGC 6934 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
- A Distant Backwater of the Milky Way — ESA/Hubble Picture of the Week
Coordinates: 
20h 34m 11.5s, +07° 24′ 14.9″
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