Djorgovski 1
Djorgovski 1 | |
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Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Constellation | Scorpius |
Right ascension | 17h 47m 28.3s[1] |
Declination | −33° 03:56′[1] |
Distance | 44.7 kly[1] |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 13.6[1] |
Physical characteristics | |
Metallicity | = −1.51[2] dex |
Other designations | Djorg 1 |
See also: Globular cluster, List of globular clusters |
Djorgovski 1 is a globular cluster discovered in 1986 by George Djorgovski who was looking for possible obscured globular clusters using the IRAS Point Source Catalog.[3] Studies show that its stars are "metal-poor" – they contain hydrogen and helium but little else. Djorgovski 1 is actually one of the most metal-poor clusters in the inner galaxy.[4]
References
- ^ a b c d "Djorg 1". Spider.SEDS.org. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
- ^ Valenti, Elena; Ferraro, Francesco R; Origlia, Livia. "Near-IR Properties of Globular Clusters in the Galactic Bulge". Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
- ^ Djorgovski, S (1987). "Discovery of three obscured globular clusters" (PDF). The Astrophysical Journal. 317: L13. Bibcode:1987ApJ...317L..13D. doi:10.1086/184903.
- ^ "Engulfed by stars near the Milky Way's heart". Hubble Space telescope. Archived from the original on 19 June 2015. Retrieved 19 June 2015.