NGC 6124 | |
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Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Right ascension | 16h 25m 36s [1] |
Declination | −40° 40′ 00″ [1] |
Distance | 1,860 ly [1] (512 pc) |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 5.8 [1] |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 29′ [1] |
Physical characteristics | |
Other designations | Caldwell 75, Cr 301, Mel 145, Raab 111, ESO 331-SC003, OCL 990, Lund 701, C 1622-405, Lacaille I.8, Dunlop 514 |
Associations | |
Constellation | Scorpius |
NGC 6124 (also known as Caldwell 75) is an open cluster located 1,860 light years away [1] in the constellation Scorpius. It was discovered by Abbe Lacaille in 1751 [2] during his South African tour.
The cluster is large and bright, with about 125 stars visible. [2]