NGC 6270
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 6270, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 6270
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 15 |
| Size | 0.7' x 0.4' @ 102° |
| Right Ascension | 16h 58' 44.2" (2000) |
| Declination | 27° 51' 33" N |
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Description | eF, S, R |
| Classification | SO |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Aug 20, 2017 Oregon Star Party, OR (map)
14.5" f/4.5 Starmaster @ 103x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
A beautiful bright ring of nebulae, bright, 2' across, slightly oval, clear annular strucure the central void quite dark, no central star visible
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NGC 6270