Right ascension 18 31 54.23 Distance 26.4 kly (8.1 kpc) | Declination −23° 28′ 34.1″ Apparent dimensions (V) 48" | |
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Mass 7005109000000000000♠1.09×10 M☉ Metallicity | ||
NGC 6642 is a globular cluster located 26,400 light years from Earth. Many "blue stragglers" (stars which seemingly lag behind in their rate of aging) have been spotted in this globular, and it is known to be lacking in low-mass stars.
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