The globular cluster NGC 6544
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Cambridge , NGC 6544 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 18° above the horizon at dusk.
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Name
NGC 6544
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Object Type
Globular Cluster
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Position
| Constellation: | Sagittarius |
| Magnitude: | 7.50 (V) [3] 11.36 (B) [2] 6.24 (J) [2] 5.54 (H) [2] 5.37 (K) [2] |
| B-V Color (mag): | 1.46 |
| Right ascension: | 18h07m [2] |
| Declination: | -24°59' [2] |
| Distance: | 2.7 kpc 8.8 klyr [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -4.66 |