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NGC 7093 is a magnitude ±11.8 open cluster, or group of about 20-24 (magnitude 9-14) stars around the star TYC 3191-591-1, located 5822 ±267 lightyears away in the constellation Cygnus.
The age of the cluster is 0.9 ±0.04 billion years old

The cluster was discovered by British astronomer John Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) f/13 speculum reflecting telescope at Windsor Road in Slough, Berkshire, on the 19th September 1829. 

Right Ascension 21h 34m 35.8s, Declination +45° 59' 31"



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