NGC 6368
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 6368, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 6368
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 12.3 |
| Size | 3.8' x 1' @ 42° |
| Right Ascension | 17h 27' 11.5" (2000) |
| Declination | 11° 32' 37" N |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Description | F, S, E |
| Classification | Sb |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Aug 25, 2021 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 127x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Faint and difficult to locate, the modest core is just visible, the extended halo appearing with averted vision, large, 3' x 1' northeast-southwest, low surface brightness, a pretty double with HD158263 is 13' southeast
Other Data Sources for NGC 6368
Nearby objects for NGC 6368
8 objects found within 120'
| Σ 2166 | 54 Ophiuchi | 56 Ophiuchi |
| f Ophiuchi | HD 158262 | HD 158263 |
| IC 1255 | Rasalhague |
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NGC 6368