NGC 7055

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NGC 7055
NGC 7055 PanS.jpg
The open cluster NGC 7055
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension 21h 19m 30.1073s
Declination +57° 32 44.160
Distance 7,341.78 (2,251)
Physical characteristics
Associations
Constellation Cepheus
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 7055 is an open cluster located in the Cepheus constellation. It was discovered by 19th century English astronomer John Herschel on 25 September 1829. [1] It is located approximately 7,341.78 light years, (2251 pc), from the Earth. [2] [3] [4]

References

  1. "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 7000 - 7049". cseligman.com. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  2. "NGC 7055". simbad.cds.unistra.fr. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
  3. "title (Result I)". cds.unistra.fr. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
  4. Paunzen, E.; Hermansson, L.; Holmström, P. (June 2012). "BVRI photometry of NGC 3231, NGC 7055, and NGC 7127". Astronomy and Astrophysics. 542: A68. doi:10.1051/0004-6361/201118468. ISSN   0004-6361.