NGC 6293
In this article we will explore NGC 6293, a topic that has generated great interest in different areas. Throughout history, NGC 6293 has been the subject of debate, research and analysis, due to its importance and relevance in today's society. From its origins to the present, NGC 6293 has played a fundamental role in different aspects of daily life, influencing culture, politics, economics and technology. Through this article, we will delve into the complexity of NGC 6293, analyzing its different aspects and its impact on our modern world.
| NGC 6293 | |
|---|---|
 NGC 6293 as seen through the Hubble Space Telescope | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Class | IV[1] |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Right ascension | 17h 10m 10.42s[2] |
| Declination | −26° 34′ 54.2″[2] |
| Distance | 31000 ly[1] (9500 pc) |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 9.02[2] |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 7.9′ × 7.9′[1] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Metallicity | = -1.99[3] dex |
| Other designations | GCl 55, VDBH 215[2] |
NGC 6293 is a globular cluster located in the constellation Ophiuchus.[4] Its Shapley–Sawyer Concentration Class is IV.[1] It was discovered by the American astronomer Lewis A. Swift on 8 July 1885.[5] Like many other globular clusters, its distance is not well known; it may be anywhere from 31000[1] to 52000 light-years away from Earth. [6]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e "NGC 6293 - Hartmut Frommert - SEDS". Students for the Exploration and Development of Space: SEDS. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
- ^ a b c d "NGC 6293". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
- ^ William E. Harris. "Catalog of Parameters for Milky Way Globular Clusters". Retrieved 3 February 2017.
- ^ "Object No. 1 - NGC 6293". NASA/IPAC extragalactic database. NASA/IPAC. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
- ^ "NGC 6293 (= GCL 55)". cseligman. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
- ^ "The globular cluster NGC 6293". In-the-sky. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
External links
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