NGC 6259
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 6259, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 6259
Melotte 158, Mel 158, Collinder 322, Cr 322, Lund 737, OCl 996, C 1657-446
| Type | Open Cluster |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 8 |
| Size | 15' |
| Right Ascension | 17h 0' (2000) |
| Declination | 44° 40' S |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Description | Cl, B, vL, vRi, st11... |
| Classification | II2r |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Aug 27, 2022 Kaʻohe, Mauna Kea, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 127x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Large, rich, 15' in diameter, a very dense cluster distinct in a rich galactic starfield, innumerable 12th to 14th magnitude stars arranged in a few broad clumps, quite a nice surprise
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NGC 6259