< Herschel Catalog

NGC 6251 (H2242)

NGC 6251 (H2242) is a galaxy located in the constellation of Ursa Minor. The Herchel 2500 is a catalog of nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies. Here are the key stats on NGC 6251:

Herschel:H2242
NGC/IC:NGC 6251
Herschel:H 3.974
Type:galaxy
Magnitude:12.6
Right Ascension:16:32.6
Declination:+82:33
Constellation:Ursa Minor
Size (arc-minutes):1.8