Astronomy:NGC 6242

NGC 6242
	NGC 6242 ; Credit: DECaPS
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation	Scorpius
Right ascension	16h 55.6m
Declination	−39° 28′
Physical characteristics
Other designations	Cr 317
	See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

Map showing the location of NGC 6242

NGC 6242 is an open cluster in the constellation Scorpius.

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NGC 6242
NGC 6242 Credit: DECaPS
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation	Scorpius
Right ascension	16^h 55.6^m^[1]
Declination	−39° 28′^[1]
Physical characteristics
Other designations	Cr 317
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters