NGC6242
NGC6242

(FrameSize = 120' * 120')

NGC6242 = Cr317 = Mel.155 (Open Cluster) :the cluster located to upper of center,
IC4628 (Bright Diffuse Nebula) :the red nebura located to lower side.
[Scorpius]

May.4 2000, 25hr.14mim.JST (8min. Exposure)
Location: the Satomi cattle farm, Satomi village, Ibaraki pref., Japan

Epsilon210c (21cm-reflector, f=628mm, F:3.0), Fuji-film SGA800


Object Data
NGC6242 = Cr317 = Mel.155
Type of objectOpen Cluster Typef
ConstellationScorpius
R.A.16h 55.6m (2000.0) Dec.-39°30' (2000.0)
Mag.(v)8.1 Mag.(p)-
Diameter10' Distance1900 light-year
noteContaining about 40 stars
IC4628
Type of objectBright Diffuse Nebula Type-
ConstellationScorpius
R.A.16h 52.8m (2000.0) Dec.-40°23' (2000.0)
Mag.(v)- Mag.(p)-
Diameter34' * 18' Distance-
note-




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