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NGC 6453
Globular cluster in the constellation of Scorpius / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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NGC 6453 is a globular cluster approximately 37,000 light-years away from Earth in the constellation of Scorpius.[3][2]
Quick Facts Observation data (J2000 epoch), Class ...
NGC 6453 | |
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![]() NGC 6453, imaged by the Hubble Space Telescope | |
Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Class | IV [1] |
Constellation | Scorpius |
Right ascension | 17h 50m 51.71s [2] |
Declination | −34° 35′ 59.60″ [2] |
Distance | 37.8 kly (11.6 kpc) [1][3] |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 10.10 [1] |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 21.5′[1] |
Physical characteristics | |
Mass | 169,000 [3] M☉ |
Metallicity | |
Other designations | ESO 393-SC 036, GC 5878, h 3707[4] |
See also: Globular cluster, List of globular clusters |
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The cluster is located approximately 1 kpc (~3,260 light-years) from the Galactic Center,[5] which results in confounded view of the cluster from the Solar System due to many intervening clouds of cosmic dust.[6]
The cluster measures nearly 8' across, and its brightest stars are no brighter than 14th magnitude.[6]