Messier 29
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| Messier 29 | |
 M 29 open cluster, by Ole Nielsen |
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| Observation data (J2000.0 epoch) | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Right ascension | 20h 23m 56s[1] |
| Declination | +38° 31.4′[1] |
| Distance | 4.0 kly[citation needed] () |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 7.1[citation needed] |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 7′[citation needed] |
| Other designations | NGC 6913[1] |
| See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters | |
Messier 29 (also known as M 29 or NGC 6913) is an open cluster in the Cygnus constellation. It was discovered by Charles Messier in 1764, and can be seen from Earth by using binoculars.
[edit] External links
- Messier 29 LRGB image - 2 hrs total exposure
- Messier 29, SEDS Messier pages
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