Astronomy:NGC 6025

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Short description: Open cluster in the constellation Triangulum Australe
NGC 6025
NGC 6025 DECaPS DR2.jpg

Credit: DECaPS
Observation data (2000 epoch)
ConstellationTriangulum Australe
Right ascension 16h 03m 42s
Declination−60° 30′ 00″
Distance2,700 ly
Apparent magnitude (V)5.1
Apparent dimensions (V)12'
Physical characteristics
Other designationsCaldwell 95, Collinder 296, Melotte 139, Lacaille III.10, Dunlop 304
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

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]

Map showing location of NGC 6025

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Coordinates: Sky map 16h 03m 42s, −60° 30′ 00″