NGC 6539 [SEP] constellation
NGC 6539
NGC 6539 (also GCL 85) is a globular cluster in the constellation Serpens. It was discovered by Theodor Brorsen in 1856.
1856 in science
The year 1856 in science and technology involved some significant events, listed below.
Archaeology.
- First remains of Neanderthal Man found in the Neandertal Valley of Germany.
Astronomy.
- N. R. Pogson proposes that the ratio used in Hipparchus' stellar apparent magnitude system should be adopted as a standard.
- NGC 6539 is discovered by Theodor Brorsen.
Biology.
- Paul Du Chaillu becomes the first European to observe gorillas in the wild.
- Gregor Mendel starts his research