The globular cluster NGC 7492
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Fairfield , NGC 7492 is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 13° from it.
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Name
NGC 7492
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Object Type
Globular Cluster
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Other Names
Mel 242
Position
| Constellation: | Aquarius |
| Magnitude: | 11.20 (V) [3] |
| Right ascension: | 23h08m [2] |
| Declination: | -15°36' [2] |
| Distance: | 25.8 kpc 84.1 klyr [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -5.86 |