NGC 84 is a star located in the constellation Andromeda.[3] NGC 84 is often misidentified in astronomical literature as a galaxy rather than a single star.[3] It was first discovered on November 14, 1884, by the French astronomer Guillaume Bigourdan, who is well known for his successes in cataloging faint celestial forms.[4]
NGC stands for the New General Catalogue, a listing of deep space objects like star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. The NGC includes over 7,800 objects and remains one of the most commonly used astronomical catalogs today.[5]
NGC 84 is located at a right ascension of 00h 21m 21.25s and a declination of +22° 37′ 10.90″.[6] Due to its extreme faintness, it is not visible to the naked eye and requires a telescope for observation.[6]
Located near the celestial equator, NGC 84 can be observed from both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres during certain times of the year.[7] This location offers an opportunity for astronomers to study it, though its low brightness and distant location make it extremely challenging to observe.[6]
