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Star Cluster

NGC 6256 :
globular star cluster

NGC 6256 is a globular star cluster located in the constellation Scorpius . NGC 6256 is magnitude 11.29*, and is 4.1' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. NGC 6256
      1. Type:
      2. globular cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 11.29
      1. Size:
      2. 4.1'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 16h 59m 32.62s
      1. Declination:
      2. -37° 07' 17.0"

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.



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