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Star Cluster

NGC 6553 :
globular star cluster

NGC 6553 is a globular star cluster located in the constellation Sagittarius . NGC 6553 is magnitude 8.06*, and is 9.1' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. NGC 6553
      1. Type:
      2. globular cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 8.06
      1. Size:
      2. 9.1'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 18h 09m 17.60s
      1. Declination:
      2. -25° 54' 31.3"

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



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