NGC 6642
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 6642, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 6642
| Type | Globular Cluster |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 8.8 |
| Size | 4.5' |
| Right Ascension | 18h 31' 54.2" (2000) |
| Declination | 23° 28' 34" S |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Description | pB, pL, iR, gpmbM |
| Classification | IV |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
May 25, 2001 Dragoon Mtn. Ranch, Cochise Co., AZ (map)
46cm f/4.5 Deep Violet
Small, just barely resolved, condensed core
Other Data Sources for NGC 6642
Nearby objects for NGC 6642
5 objects found within 60'
| 23 Sagittarii | 24 Sagittarii | 25 Sagittarii |
| IC 4732 | PK10-6.2 |
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NGC 6642