The globular cluster NGC 6401
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Cambridge , NGC 6401 is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 18° from it.
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Name
NGC 6401
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Object Type
Globular Cluster
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Position
| Constellation: | Ophiuchus |
| Magnitude: | 10.71 (V) [2] 11.31 (B) [2] |
| B-V Color (mag): | 0.60 |
| Right ascension: | 17h38m [2] |
| Declination: | -23°54' [2] |
| Distance: | 10.5 kpc 34.2 klyr [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -4.40 |
Visibility from Cambridge
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