NGC 6025

Credit: DECaPS
Observation data (2000 epoch)
Right ascension16h 03m 42s
Declination−60° 30 00
Distance2,700 ly
Apparent magnitude (V)5.1
Apparent dimensions (V)12'
Physical characteristics
Other designationsCaldwell 95, Collinder 296, Melotte 139, Lacaille III.10, Dunlop 304
Associations
ConstellationTriangulum Australe

NGC 6025 (also known as Caldwell 95) is an open cluster located 2,700 light years away in the Triangulum Australe constellation.[1] It was discovered by Abbe Lacaille in 1751 during his expedition to the Cape of Good Hope.[2]

Map showing location of NGC 6025

References

  1. "NGC 6025". www.messier.seds.org. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  2. "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 6000 - 6049". cseligman.com. Retrieved 2023-11-13.



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