NGC 6040/PGC 56942

NGC 6040/PGC 56942 galaxy pair

NGC 6040/PGC 56942, is located in the constellation Hercules, and is best seen in summer.

NGC 6040/PGC 56942 is magnitude , and is in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

1. Name:
2. NGC 6040/PGC 56942

1. Type:
2. galaxy pair

1. Constellation:
2. Hercules

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

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