NGC_6124 Latitude and Longitude:

Sky map 16h 25m 36s, −40° 40′ 00″
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NGC 6124
NGC 6124
Credit: DECaPS
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension16h 25m 36s [1]
Declination−40° 40′ 00″ [1]
Distance1,860 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
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters
Map showing the location of NGC 6124

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]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "NGC 6124". SEDS NGC Online. Retrieved 2011-01-13.
  2. ^ a b "Results for NGC 6124". NGC/IC Project. Archived from the original on 2012-05-20. Retrieved 2011-01-13.

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