NGC 6426

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NGC 6426
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NGC 6426 as seen through the Hubble Space Telescope
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation Ophiuchus
Right ascension 17h 44m 54.7s [1]
Declination +3° 10 13 [1]
Distance 67.2  kly (20.6  kpc) [2]
Apparent magnitude (V)11.01 [2]
Apparent dimensions (V)4.20
Physical characteristics
Absolute magnitude -5.38
Metallicity  = -2.15 [3] dex
Other designations Cr 346, GCL 76
See also: Globular cluster, List of globular clusters

NGC 6426 is a globular cluster located in the constellation Ophiuchus. It is designated IX in the galaxy morphological classification scheme and was discovered by the British astronomer William Herschel on 3 June 1786. It is at a distance of 67,500 light years away from Earth. [1] [2] [4] [5]

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