NGC 6248
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| NGC 6248 | |
|---|---|
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Draco |
| Right ascension | 16u46m22,3s |
| Declination | +70° 21' 22" |
| Type | Barred Spiral Galaxy (SBcd) |
| Size (ly) | 3,1' × 1,2' |
| Other designations | |
| UGC 10564, PGC 58946 | |
NGC 6248 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Draco. It was discovered on August 11, 1885 by the American astronomer Lewis A. Swift.
