NGC 6401
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 6401, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 6401
| Type | Globular Cluster |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 9.5 |
| Size | 5.6' |
| Right Ascension | 17h 38' 37.0" (2000) |
| Declination | 23° 54' 32" S |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Description | pB, pL, R, *12F inv |
| Classification | IX |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
May 25, 2001 Dragoon Mtn. Ranch, Cochise Co., AZ (map)
46cm f/4.5 Deep Violet
A rather unassuming globular, brighter center, no stars resolved
Other Data Sources for NGC 6401
Associated objects for NGC 6401
Nearby objects for NGC 6401
6 objects found within 60'
| Barnard 81 | Barnard 82 | Barnard 83 |
| PK3+2.1 | PK3+3.1 | PK3+3.2 |
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NGC 6401