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Star Cluster

NGC 6426 :
globular star cluster

NGC 6426 is a globular star cluster located in the constellation Ophiuchus . NGC 6426 is magnitude 11.01*, and is 4.2' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. NGC 6426
      1. Type:
      2. globular cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 11.01
      1. Size:
      2. 4.2'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 17h 44m 54.65s
      1. Declination:
      2. +03° 10' 12.5"

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



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