Right ascension 17 23 35.0 Apparent magnitude (V) 8.2 Other designations GCL 62 and ESO 588-SC1 | Declination −17° 48′ 47″ Apparent dimensions (V) 10.00 | |
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NGC 6356 is a globular cluster located in the constellation Ophiuchus. It is designated as II in the galaxy morphological classification scheme and was discovered by the German-born British astronomer William Herschel on 18 June 1784. The star cluster is more dense and bright towards the middle. 6356 is located 80' north east of the brighter NGC 6333. It is at a distance of 49,600 light years away from earth.
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