NGC 6124
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NGC 6124 | |
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Observation data (2000 epoch) | |
Constellation | Scorpius |
Right ascension | 16h 25m 36s[1] |
Declination | −40° 40′ 00″[1] |
Distance | 18,600 ly[1] (512 pc) |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 5.8[1] |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 29′[1] |
Physical characteristics | |
Other designations | Cr 301, Melotte 145, Raab 111, ESO 331-SC003, OCL 990, Lund 701, C 1622-405, Lacaille I.8, Dunlop 514, Caldwell 75 |
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters |
NGC 6124 is an open cluster located 18,600 light years away[1] in the constellation Scorpius. It was discovered by Abbe Lacaille in 1751[2] during his South African tour.
The cluster is large and bright, with about 125 stars visible.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "NGC 6124". SEDS NGC Online. Retrieved 2011-01-13.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Results for NGC 6124". NGC/IC Project. Retrieved 2011-01-13.
External links
- NGC 6124 at Messier45
- NGC 6124 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
Coordinates: 16h 25m 36s, −40° 40′ 00″
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