NGC 6254

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NGC 6254[1][2], which is also called M 10, is a globular cluster located in the constellation Ophiuchus.

NGC 6254
Observation data: 2000.0 epoch
Constellation Ophiuchus
Right ascension 16h57.1m
Declination -04o06'
Type Globular cluster
Apparent dimensions 15.1
Apparent magnitude 6.6
Other designations M 10

Appearance

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)>