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Star Cluster

NGC 6522 :
globular star cluster

NGC 6522 is a globular star cluster located in the constellation Sagittarius . NGC 6522 is magnitude 8.27*, and is 9.2' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. NGC 6522
      1. Type:
      2. globular cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 8.27
      1. Size:
      2. 9.2'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 18h 03m 34.02s
      1. Declination:
      2. -30° 02' 02.1"

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.



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