NGC 6520
| NGC 6520 | |
|---|---|
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| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Right ascension | 18h 3.4m[1] |
| Declination | −27° 53′[1] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 9.0 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 5' |
| Physical characteristics | |
Map showing the location of NGC 6520
NGC 6520 is an open cluster in the constellation Sagittarius. It is magnitude 9.0, diameter 5 arc minutes and class G. It has about 25 stars of magnitude 9 to 12. A dark nebula B86 near its western edge.
References
- 1 2 "SIMBAD Astronomical Database". Results for NGC 6520. Retrieved 2007-04-25.
- Robert Burnham, Jr, Burnham's Celestial Handbook: An observer's guide to the universe beyond the solar system, vol 3, p.1555
External links
- NGC 6520 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
Coordinates: 
18h 03m 24s, −27° 53′ 00″
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