NGC 6256

Globular Cluster Modest (13/100)

NGC 6256 GlobularCluster Sco Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Higher magnification helpful

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Properties

Magnitude —

Angular Size 4.2′

Description

glob. cl. , vF, vL, iR, vgbM, rrr

Position & Identifiers

RA 16h 59m 30.0s

Dec -37° 07' 00.0"

Constellation Sco

Catalog NGC 6256

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108x TFOV: 0.5° Lim. mag: 13.3

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NGC 6256 · 4.2′ diameter · N up, E left

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