NGC 6535

NGC 6535
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation Serpens
Right ascension 18h 3m 50.51s[1]
Declination −0° 17 51.5[1]
Distance 22 kly (6.7 kpc)[2]
Apparent magnitude (V) 9.3
Physical characteristics
Other designations C 1801-003, GCl 83, [KPS2012] MWSC 2795[1]

NGC 6535 is a globular cluster 22,200 light years from Earth in the Constellation Serpens, and is listed in the New General Catalogue. It was discovered in 1852 by astronomer John Russell Hind using a 7-inch telescope.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "NGC 6535". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 2017-05-16.
  2. "SEDS". Retrieved 2017-05-15.
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