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Star Cluster

NGC 6453 :
globular star cluster

NGC 6453 is a globular star cluster located in the constellation Scorpius . NGC 6453 is magnitude 10.08*, and is 7.6' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. NGC 6453
      1. Type:
      2. globular cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 10.08
      1. Size:
      2. 7.6'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 17h 50m 51.70s
      1. Declination:
      2. -34° 35' 57.0"

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



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