NGC 6426 | |
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Observation data ( J2000 epoch) | |
Constellation | Ophiuchus |
Right ascension | 17h 44m 54.7s [1] |
Declination | +3° 10′ 13″ [1] |
Distance | 67.2 kly (20.6 kpc) [2] |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 11.01 [2] |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 4.20 |
Physical characteristics | |
Absolute magnitude | -5.38 |
Metallicity | = -2.15 [3] dex |
Other designations | Cr 346, GCL 76 |
NGC 6426 is a globular cluster located in the constellation Ophiuchus. It is designated IX in the galaxy morphological classification scheme and was discovered by the British astronomer William Herschel on 3 June 1786. It is at a distance of 67,500 light years away from Earth. [1] [2] [4] [5]