Djorgovski 1

Djorgovski 1
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation Scorpius
Right ascension 17h 47m 28.3s[1]
Declination −33° 03:56′[1]
Distance 44,700 kly[1]
Apparent magnitude (V) 13.6[1]
Physical characteristics
Metallicity  = -1.51[2] dex
Other designations Djorg 1

Djorgovski 1 is a globular cluster discovered in 1986 by George Djorkovski 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

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Djorg 1". Spider.SEDS.org. Archived from the original on 19 June 2015. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
  2. ↑ Valenti, Elena; Ferraro, Francesco R; Origlia, Livia. "Near-IR Properties of Globular Clusters in the Galactic Bulge". Archived from the original on 19 June 2015. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
  3. ↑ Djorgovski, S. "Discovery of three obscured globular clusters". SAO/NASA ADS Astronomy Abstract Service. doi:10.1086/184903. Archived from the original on 19 June 2015. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
  4. ↑ "Engulfed by stars near the Milky Way's heart". Hubble Space telescope. Archived from the original on 19 June 2015. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
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