| NGC 7031 | |
|---|---|
| The open cluster NGC 7031 in the Pan-STARRS survey | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 21h 08m 02s |
| Declination | +50° 58′ 42″ |
| Distance | 2,934 ly (900 pc) |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 9.1 [1] |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 3.9′ [1] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
NGC 7031 is a small open cluster located in the Cygnus constellation. It was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel on September 21, 1788. [2] [3] It is located at a distance of about 2,934 light-years (900pc) from the Sun and 29,000 light-years from the Galactic Center. [1]