NGC 6539

NGC 6539 (also GCL 85) is a globular cluster in the constellation Serpens. It was discovered by Theodor Brorsen in 1856.[3][4]

NGC 6539
Globular cluster NGC 6539
Observation data (2000 epoch)
ClassX:[1]
ConstellationSerpens
Right ascension 18h 04m 48.0s
Declination–07° 35′ 00″
Distance25.4 kly (7.8 kpc)[2]
Apparent magnitude (V)9.6
Apparent dimensions (V)7.9'
Physical characteristics
Mass5.36×105[2] M☉
Metallicity = –0.63[2] dex
Other designationsGCL 85

References
  1. Shapley, Harlow; Sawyer, Helen B. (August 1927), "A Classification of Globular Clusters", Harvard College Observatory Bulletin, 849 (849): 11–14, Bibcode:1927BHarO.849...11S.
  2. Boyles, J.; et al. (November 2011), "Young Radio Pulsars in Galactic Globular Clusters", The Astrophysical Journal, 742 (1): 51, arXiv:1108.4402, Bibcode:2011ApJ...742...51B, doi:10.1088/0004-637X/742/1/51.
  3. Normandin, George. "Globular Star Cluster NGC 6539." Kopernik Space Images. 20 Oct. 2000. 20 June 2008 <http://www.kopernik.org/images/archive/n6539.htm Archived 2006-09-28 at the Wayback Machine.
  4. Patterson, Bill. "Global CLusters 2007 Gallery." LAAstro. 2007. 20 June 2008 <http://www.laastro.com/Glob2007_spec.html>.
  • Media related to NGC 6539 at Wikimedia Commons


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