The galaxy NGC 6207
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Fairfield , NGC 6207 will become visible around 17:40 (EST) as the dusk sky fades, 33° above your western horizon. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 21:28.
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Name
NGC 6207
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Hercules |
| Magnitude: | 11.65 (V) [2] 12.19 (B) [2] 10.08 (J) [2] 9.42 (H) [2] 9.12 (K) [2] |
| B-V Color (mag): | 0.54 |
| Hubble type: | Sc |
| Right ascension: | 16h43m [2] |
| Declination: | +36°49' [2] |
| Distance: | 20.5 Mpc 66.8 Mlyr [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -19.91 |