Terzan 8

Terzan 8 is a globular cluster in Sagittarius. It was discovered by Agop Terzan in 1968. Like nearby Terzan 7, It is thought to be part of the Sagittarius Dwarf Spheroidal Galaxy.

Terzan 8
Observation data
Constellation	Sagittarius
Right ascension	19h 41m 44.41s
Declination	-33° 59' 58.1"
Distance	85,700
Apparent magnitude (V)	12.4
Apparent dimensions (V)	4.4'
Physical characteristics
Absolute magnitude	-5.07[1]
Other designations	GCl 113.1, C 1938-341, [KPS2012] MWSC 3156[2]
See also: Globular cluster, List of globular clusters

Terzan 8 is a low-mass and metal-poor globular cluster.^[3]

See also

• Terzan Catalogue