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Star Cluster

NGC 6388 :
globular star cluster

NGC 6388 is a globular star cluster located in the constellation Scorpius . NGC 6388 is magnitude 6.72*, and is 10.2' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. NGC 6388
      1. Type:
      2. globular cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 6.72
      1. Size:
      2. 10.2'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 17h 36m 17.23s
      1. Declination:
      2. -44° 44' 06.9"

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



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