NGC 6242

NGC 6242
NGC 6242
Credit: DECaPS
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension16h 55.6m [1]
Declination−39° 28′[1]
Physical characteristics
Other designationsCr 317
Associations
ConstellationScorpius
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters
Map showing the location of NGC 6242

NGC 6242 is an open cluster in the constellation Scorpius.

References

  1. ^ a b "NGC 6242". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 2007-04-24.

External links

  • Media related to NGC 6242 at Wikimedia Commons
  • NGC 6242 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
  • SEDS – NGC 6242
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