NGC 6204 :
open star cluster
NGC 6204 is a open star cluster located in the constellation Ara . NGC 6204 is magnitude 8.20*, and is 6' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.
- Name:
- NGC 6204
- Type:
- open cluster
- Magnitude (m):
- 8.20
- Size:
- 6'
- Right Ascension:
- 16h 46.1m
- Declination:
- -47° 01'
- Constellation:
- Ara
* One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.
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