Terzan 8

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Terzan 8
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Observation data
Constellation Sagittarius
Right ascension 19h 41m 44.41s
Declination -33° 59' 58.1"
Distance 85,700
Apparent magnitude (V)12.4
Apparent dimensions (V)4.4'
Physical characteristics
Absolute magnitude -5.07 [1]
Other designationsGCl 113.1, C 1938-341, [KPS2012] MWSC 3156 [2]
See also: Globular cluster, List of globular clusters

Terzan 8 is a globular cluster in Sagittarius. It was discovered by Agop Terzan in 1968. Like nearby Terzan 7, It is thought to be part of the Sagittarius Dwarf Spheroidal Galaxy.

Terzan 8 is a low-mass and metal-poor globular cluster. [3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Terzan 8 Globular Cluster Terzan 8, in Sagittarius".
  2. ↑ "SIMBAD Cl Terzan 8 -- Globular Cluster".
  3. ↑ Carretta, E.; Bragaglia, A.; Gratton, R.G.; D'Orazi, V.; Lucatello, S.; Sollima, A. "Terzan 8: a Sagittarius-flavoured globular cluster - ADS".
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