The galaxy NGC 6384
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Ashburn , NGC 6384 will become visible around 20:12 (EDT) as the dusk sky fades, 52° above your south-western horizon. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 01:10.
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Name
NGC 6384
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Ophiuchus |
| Magnitude: | 10.60 (V) [2] 13.20 (B) [3] 8.40 (J) [3] 7.60 (H) [3] 7.53 (K) [3] |
| Hubble type: | Sbc |
| Right ascension: | 17h32m [3] |
| Declination: | +07°03' [3] |
| Distance: | 26.8 Mpc 87.2 Mlyr [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -21.54 |