NGC 6025

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NGC 6025
NGC 6025.jpg
Observation data (2000 epoch)
Right ascension 16h 03m 42s
Declination −60° 30′ 00″
Distance 2,700 ly
Apparent magnitude (V) 5.1
Apparent dimensions (V) 12'
Physical characteristics
Other designations Lacaille III.10, Dunlop 304, Melotte 139, Collinder 296
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 6025 is an open cluster located 2,700 light years away in the Triangulum Australe constellation. It was discovered by Abbe Lacaille in 1751 or 1752 during his South Africa tour.

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Map showing location of NGC 6025

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Coordinates: Sky map 16h 03m 42s, −60° 30′ 00″


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