NGC 6756
| NGC 6756 | |
|---|---|
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 19h 08m 44.(9)s[1] |
| Declination | +04° 43′ 0(1)″[1] |
| Distance | 6,363 ly (1,951[1] pc) |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 4.5[2] |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 4.0′[3] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations | C1906+046, OCISM 20, OLC 99.[2] |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Aquila |
NGC 6756 is a small open star cluster in the constellation Aquila, close to NGC 6755.[3]
References
- ^ a b c Kharchenko, N. V.; et al. (2013), "Global survey of star clusters in the Milky Way. II. The catalogue of basic parameters", Astronomy & Astrophysics, 558: A53, arXiv:1308.5822, Bibcode:2013A&A...558A..53K, doi:10.1051/0004-6361/201322302.
- ^ a b "SIMBAD Astronomical Database". Results for Messier 41. Retrieved 2006-12-21.
- ^ a b O'Meara, Steve (2007). Herschel 400 Observing Guide. Cambridge University Press. p. 249. ISBN 9780521858939.