Right ascension 16 46 58.8 Apparent magnitude (V) 9.4 Other designations GCL 47 | Declination +47° 31′ 40″ Apparent dimensions (V) 4.50' | |
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NGC 6229 is a globular cluster located in the constellation Hercules. It is designated as GC(v)B in the galaxy morphological classification scheme and was discovered by the British astronomer William Herschel on 12 May 1787. NGC 6229 is located at about 100,000 light years away from earth.
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