Astronomy:NGC 6025
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Short description: Open cluster in the constellation Triangulum Australe
NGC 6025 | |
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Credit: DECaPS | |
Observation data (2000 epoch) | |
Constellation | Triangulum Australe |
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 | Caldwell 95, Collinder 296, Melotte 139, Lacaille III.10, Dunlop 304 |
NGC 6025 (also known as Caldwell 95) is an open cluster located 2,700 light years away in the Triangulum Australe constellation.[1] It was discovered by Abbe Lacaille in 1751 during his expedition to the Cape of Good Hope.[2]
References
External links
- NGC 6025 at SEDS
- NGC 6025 at Messier45[yes|permanent dead link|dead link}}]
- NGC 6025 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
Coordinates: 16h 03m 42s, −60° 30′ 00″
Original source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NGC 6025.
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