NGC 6405

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NGC 6405[1][2] is a Open cluster located in constellation Scorpius.

NGC 6405
Observation data: 2000.0 epoch
Constellation Scorpius
Right ascension 17h40.1m
Declination -32o13'
Type Open cluster
Apparent dimensions 15.0
Apparent magnitude 4.2
Other designations Butterfly Cluster, M 6

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Location

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)>