NGC 7031 | |
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![]() 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]