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Herschel 400 Catalog

NGC 6553 (Herschel 344)

NGC 6553 (Herschel 344) is a globular cluster located in the constellation Sagittarius. NGC 6553 is best viewed during Summer, is magnitude 8.3, and can be viewed with binoculars.

      1. Herschel #:
      2. 344
      1. NGC:
      2. 6553
      1. Name:
      1. Type:
      2. globular cluster
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 8.3
      1. Season:
      2. Summer
      1. RA:
      2. 18h 9.3m
      1. Dec:
      2. -25° 54'

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