NGC 7044

NGC 7044
The open cluster NGC 7044
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension21h 13m 09.6s
Declination+42° 29′ 39″
Distance10,676.729 (3,273.5)
Physical characteristics
Associations
ConstellationCygnus
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 7044 is an open cluster located in the constellation Cygnus. Containing approximately 742 stars, it was discovered by 18th century English astronomer William Herschel on 17 October 1786. It is located approximately 10,676 light years, (3273.5 pc), from the Earth. Given its visual magnitude of 12, NGC 7044 is visible with the help of a telescope having an aperture of 8 inches (200mm) or more. NGC 7024 is moving towards the Sun with a radial velocity of −48.444 km/s.

References

  1. ↑ "NGC 7044". simbad.cds.unistra.fr. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  2. ↑ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 7000 – 7049". cseligman.com. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  3. ↑ "Astrophysics Data System". ui.adsabs.harvard.edu. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  4. ↑ "NGC 7044 – Open Cluster in Cygnus | TheSkyLive". theskylive.com. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  5. ↑ "Gaia Data Release 3. Mapping the asymmetric disc of the Milky Way". Astronomy & Astrophysics. 674: 35. June 2023.