NGC 6172
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 6172, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 6172
MCG+00-42-003, UGC 10352, PGC 57937, GSC 05034-00194
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 12.8 |
| Size | 0.64' x 0.55' @ 90° |
| Right Ascension | 16h 22' 10.3" (2000) |
| Declination | 1° 30' 53" S |
| Constellation | Serpens |
| Description | vF, eS, R, bM |
| Classification | E |
Observing Notes
Harold Corwin
NGC 6172 = IC 1213. Stephan's position is 10 minutes of time too large due to a misprint in his paper in AN 2661. The position for his comparison star is correctly given, however, and identifies it as SAO 141069. Once the correction is made, it's clear that NGC 6172 is IC 1213. RC3 is correct for a change.
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NGC 6172