NGC 6025
| NGC 6025 | |
|---|---|
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| Observation data (2000 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 16h 03m 42s |
| Declination | −60° 30′ 00″ |
| Distance | 2,700 ly |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 5.1 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 12' |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations | Lacaille III.10, Dunlop 304, Melotte 139, Collinder 296 |
NGC 6025 is an open cluster located 2,700 light years away in the Triangulum Australe constellation. It was discovered by Abbe Lacaille in 1751 or 1752 during his South Africa tour.
Map showing location of NGC 6025
External links
- NGC 6025 at SEDS
- NGC 6025 at Messier45
- NGC 6025 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
References
Coordinates: 
16h 03m 42s, −60° 30′ 00″
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