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][3] during his South African tour.
| NGC 6124 | |
|---|---|
 NGC 6124 Credit: DECaPS | |
| 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 |
The cluster is large and bright, with about 125 stars visible.[2]
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