NGC 6618

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NGC 6618[1][2] is a star cluster associated with a nebula located in the constellation Sagittarius.

NGC 6618
Observation data: 2000.0 epoch
Constellation Sagittarius
Right ascension 18h20.8m
Declination -16o11'
Type Cluster associated with nebula
Apparent dimensions 46.0
Apparent magnitude 6.0
Other designations , M 17 , Omega nebula

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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)>