NGC 6637

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NGC 6637[1][2], also known as M 69, is a globular cluster located in the constellation Sagittarius.

NGC 6637
Observation data: 2000.0 epoch
Constellation Sagittarius
Right ascension 18h31.4m
Declination -32o21'
Type Globular cluster
Apparent dimensions 7.1
Apparent magnitude 7.7
Other designations M 69

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Scientific research

References

  1. Hirshfeld, Alan, and Roger W. Sinnott, eds., Sky Catalogue 2000.0, Vol.2, Cambridge, Massachusetts: Sky Publishing Corp. and Cambridge University Press, 1985. (3098,238)
  2. NGC 2000.0, The Complete New General Catalogue and Index Catalogue of Nebulae and Star Clusters by J.L.E. Dreyer Sinnott, R.W. (edited by) <Sky Publishing Corporation and Cambridge University Press (1988)>