NGC 6362
| NGC 6362 | |
|---|---|
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Ara |
| Right ascension | 17h 31m 9s[1] |
| Declination | −67° 03′ ″[1] |
| Distance | 22,830 light-years[1] (7 kpc[1]) |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +8.3[1] |
| Physical characteristics | |
NGC 6362 is a globular cluster in the constellation Ara, lying close to Apus in the southern sky. A telescope with a 150mm primary mirror is required to resolve the stars within this irregularly shaped cluster.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Dunlop, Storm (2005). Atlas of the Night Sky. Collins. ISBN 0-00-717223-0.