The galaxy NGC 6340
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Seattle , NGC 6340 is very well placed – it is close enough to the north celestial pole that it is high above the horizon all night.
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Name
NGC 6340
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Draco |
| Magnitude: | 11.01 (V) [2] 11.87 (B) [2] 9.25 (J) [2] 8.55 (H) [2] 8.39 (K) [2] |
| B-V Color (mag): | 0.86 |
| Hubble type: | S0-a |
| Right ascension: | 17h10m [2] |
| Declination: | +72°18' [2] |
| Distance: | 18.9 Mpc 61.6 Mlyr [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -20.37 |
Visibility from Seattle
All times shown in Seattle local time.