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C107

NGC 6101

Aglomerado Globular Bom (56/100)
C107 GlobularCluster Apus Visível Nível 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Higher magnification helpful
Credit: NASA - Hubble Space Telescope. License: Public domain. (Wikimedia Commons)
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Propriedades

Magnitude 9.3
Tamanho Angular 4.5′
Distância 49900 ly
Globular Cluster [Distance: 49900 ly]

Posição e Identificadores

RA 16h 27m 04.1s
Dec -72° 12' 07.2"
Constelação Apus
Catálogo C107

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Sobre C107

Descrição

NGC 6101 is a loose, sparse globular cluster in Apus, about 47,600 light-years away. It spans about 11 arcminutes and shines at magnitude 9.3, making it one of the fainter Caldwell globulars.

Dicas de Observação

A small, faint glow in a 6-inch telescope. An 8-inch scope begins to resolve a few outer stars. Its sparse nature means it never looks as impressive as the more concentrated globulars. Best from southern latitudes in winter.

História

Discovered by James Dunlop on June 1, 1826 from Australia. It is one of the least concentrated globular clusters known.

Curiosidades

NGC 6101 has one of the lowest central concentrations of any globular cluster. Studies suggest it may contain an intermediate-mass black hole that has gravitationally stirred the cluster, pushing stars outward and preventing core collapse.

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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