< Herschel Catalog

NGC 6287 (H2256)

NGC 6287 (H2256) is a globular cluster located in the constellation of Ophiuchus. The Herchel 2500 is a catalog of nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies. Here are the key stats on NGC 6287:

Herschel:H2256
NGC/IC:NGC 6287
Herschel:H 2.195
Type:globular cluster
Magnitude:9.2
Right Ascension:17:05.2
Declination:-22:42
Constellation:Ophiuchus
Size (arc-minutes):5.1