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Terzan 6 :
globular star cluster

Terzan 6 is a globular star cluster located in the constellation Scorpius . Terzan 6 is magnitude 13.85*, and is 1.4' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Terzan 6
      1. Type:
      2. globular cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 13.85
      1. Size:
      2. 1.4'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 17h 50m 46.38s
      1. Declination:
      2. -31° 16' 31.4"

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



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