NGC 6218

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NGC 6218[1][2], also known as M 12, is a globular cluster located in the constellation Ophiuchus.

NGC 6218
Observation data: 2000.0 epoch
Constellation Ophiuchus
Right ascension 16h47.2m
Declination -01o57'
Type Globular cluster
Apparent dimensions 14.5
Apparent magnitude 6.6
Other designations M 12

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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)>