< Herschel Catalog

NGC 6278 (H2253)

NGC 6278 (H2253) is a galaxy located in the constellation of Hercules. The Herchel 2500 is a catalog of nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies. Here are the key stats on NGC 6278:

Herschel:H2253
NGC/IC:NGC 6278
Herschel:H 3.124
Type:galaxy
Magnitude:12.4
Right Ascension:17:00.9
Declination:+23:01
Constellation:Hercules
Size (arc-minutes):2.1