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C81

NGC 6352

Globular Cluster Good (57/100)
C81 GlobularCluster Ara Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4") - Higher magnification helpful
Credit: NASA - Hubble Space Telescope. License: Public domain. (Wikimedia Commons)
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Properties

Magnitude 8.2
Angular Size 7.2′
Distance 18600 ly
Globular Cluster [Distance: 18600 ly]

Position & Identifiers

RA 17h 25m 29.0s
Dec -48° 25' 19.2"
Constellation Ara
Catalog C81

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About C81

Description

NGC 6352 is a globular cluster in Ara, about 18,300 light-years away. It is a relatively sparse, low-concentration cluster spanning about 7 arcminutes with an integrated magnitude of 8.2.

Observing Tips

Visible as a faint, round glow in a 6-inch telescope. An 8-inch scope begins to resolve the outer stars. Not as spectacular as nearby southern globulars but a pleasant target. Best in summer from southern locations.

History

Discovered by James Dunlop on June 14, 1826 from Australia. It is one of the metal-rich globular clusters in the inner halo of the Milky Way.

Fun Facts

NGC 6352 has a relatively high metal content for a globular cluster, placing it among the younger generation of globulars that formed after the galaxy had been enriched by earlier generations of supernovae.

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Credit: NASA - Hubble Space Telescope. License: Public domain. (Wikimedia Commons)

Credit: NASA - Hubble Space Telescope. License: Public domain. (Wikimedia Commons)

Skybred Mar 2, 2026