NGC 6242
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 6242, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 6242
Lac I.10
| Type | Open Cluster |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 6.4 | Right Ascension | 16h 55' 33.4" (2000) |
| Declination | 39° 27' 39" S |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Description | Cl, B, L, Ri, st8...11 |
| Classification | I 3 m |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Aug 15, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 5 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
A distinct cluster in a rich galactic starfield, rich, resolved, stars 7-11th magnitude, 10' diameter, the rich orange 7.3 magnitude HD152524 on the southern margin, overall a pretty cluster for the telescope
Other Data Sources for NGC 6242
Nearby objects for NGC 6242
4 objects found within 60'
| HD 152524 | IC 4628 | PK344+0.1 |
| V1071 Scorpii |
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NGC 6242