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Star Cluster

NGC 6397 :
globular star cluster

NGC 6397 is a globular star cluster located in the constellation Ara . NGC 6397 is magnitude 5.73*, and is 31' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. NGC 6397
      1. Type:
      2. globular cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 5.73
      1. Size:
      2. 31'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 17h 40m 42.04s
      1. Declination:
      2. -53° 40' 26.3"

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.



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