NGC 6535
| NGC 6535 | |
|---|---|
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| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Serpens |
| Right ascension | 18h 3m 50.51s[1] |
| Declination | −0° 17′ 51.5″[1] |
| Distance | 22 kly (6.7 kpc)[2] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 9.3 |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations | C 1801-003, GCl 83, [KPS2012] MWSC 2795[1] |
NGC 6535 is a globular cluster of stars located at a distance of 22,200 light years from Earth in the equatorial Constellation of Serpens, and is listed in the New General Catalogue. It was discovered in 1852 by astronomer John Russell Hind using a 7-inch telescope.
References
- ^ a b c "NGC 6535". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 2017-05-16.
- ^ "SEDS". Retrieved 2017-05-15.
External links
Media related to NGC 6535 at Wikimedia Commons
