Class III Right ascension 17 36 17.461 Apparent magnitude (V) 6.72 | Constellation Scorpius Declination −44° 44′ 08.34″ | |
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Distance 32.3 kilolight-years (10 kiloparsecs) | ||
NGC 6388 is a globular cluster located in the constellation Scorpius. The cluster was discovered by Scottish astronomer James Dunlop on May 13, 1826 using a 22.86 cm (9 in) reflector telescope. Due to its moderate apparent magnitude (+6.72), a telescope is required to see it.
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