Constellation Scorpius Declination −40° 40′ 00″ Apparent magnitude (V) 5.8 | Right ascension 16 25 36 Distance 18,600 ly (512 pc) Apparent dimensions (V) 29′ | |
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NGC 6124 is an open cluster located 18,600 light years away in the constellation Scorpius. It was discovered by Abbe Lacaille in 1751 during his South African tour.
The cluster is large and bright, with about 125 stars visible.
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