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NGC 6200
Open star cluster in the constellation Ara / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
NGC 6200 is an open cluster in the constellation Ara, lying close to the galactic equator.[3] It contains one β Cephei variable.[4]
Quick Facts Observation data (J2000 epoch), Right ascension ...
NGC 6200 | |
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![]() NGC 6200 (taken with Stellarium) | |
Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Right ascension | 16h 44m 06.(0)s[1] |
Declination | −47° 28′ (00)″[1] |
Distance | 6,700 ly (2,054 pc) |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 7.4[2] |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 12′[2] |
Physical characteristics | |
Radius | 11.7 ly |
Other designations | Cr 311, C1640-473, ESO 277-SC8, OCL 978 |
Associations | |
Constellation | Ara |
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters |
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