Palomar 2
In this article, we will delve into the fascinating world of Palomar 2, exploring its different facets and meanings. From its origin to its relevance today, Palomar 2 has been an object of interest and study for various disciplines. Throughout history, Palomar 2 has sparked curiosity and debate among experts and fans, generating a wide spectrum of opinions and theories. Through this article, we will seek to shed light on Palomar 2 and analyze its impact on society, culture and everyday life. This fascinating topic invites us to reflect and question our perceptions, presenting an enriching and diverse panorama that deserves to be explored carefully.
| Palomar 2 | |
|---|---|
 Palomar 2 is part of a group of 15 globulars known as the Palomar clusters. | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Class | IV |
| Constellation | Auriga[1] |
| Right ascension | 04h 46m 05.91s[2] |
| Declination | +31° 22′ 53.4″[2] |
| Distance | 90000 ly |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 13.04 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 2.2' |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations | C 0443+313, Cl Pal 2, 2MASX J04460579+3122510, MCG+05-12-001 |
Palomar 2 is a globular cluster located in the constellation of Auriga. It's part of a group of 15 globulars known as the Palomar Globular Clusters, discovered in survey plates from the first National Geographic Society – Palomar Observatory Sky Survey in the 1950s.[1] However, Palomar 2 is one of the most obscured since we see it dimmed by nearly 3 full magnitudes[3] as it lies behind the Perseus Arm and Norma/Outer Arm of the Milky Way.
References
- ^ a b "A unique cluster: one of the hidden 15". ESA/Hubble Picture of the Week. Retrieved 17 April 2013.
- ^ a b "Cl Pal 2". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 17 April 2013.
- ^ Bonatto, Charles; Chies-Santos, Ana L. (2020-04-01). "Lifting the dust veil from the globular cluster Palomar 2". Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 493 (2): 2688–2693. arXiv:2002.08812. Bibcode:2020MNRAS.493.2688B. doi:10.1093/mnras/staa510. ISSN 0035-8711.
External links
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