NGC 6281
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 6281, 120' x 120' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 6281
| Type | Open Cluster |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Size | 200' x 150' |
| Right Ascension | 17h 4' 41.3" (2000) |
| Declination | 37° 59' 7" S |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Description | Cl, L, pRi, lC, st9...11 |
| Classification | II 2 p n |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jun 29, 2019 Kaʻohe, Mauna Kea, HI (map)
8x42mm Nikon Prostaff 3S Binoculars @ 8x
Seeing: 8 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
A bright knot of stars in a very rich galactic star field, bright, resolved, a good binocular object.
Other Data Sources for NGC 6281
Nearby objects for NGC 6281
5 objects found within 120'
| HD 155259 | NGC 6256 | NGC 6268 |
| Sh2-3 | V1071 Scorpii |
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NGC 6281