NGC 6208
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| NGC 6208 | |
|---|---|
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Ara |
| Right ascension | 16h 49m 28s |
| Declination | −53° 43′ 42″ |
| Distance | 3061.14 ly (939 pc) |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 7.5 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 16′ |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Estimated age | 1.17 Gyrs |
| Other designations | VDBH 198, C 1645-537, Collinder 313 |
NGC 6208 is an open cluster in Ara constellation. With an age of 1.17 Gigayears, it is one of the oldest known open clusters.
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