NGC 6115
NGC 6115 is an open cluster in the constellation Norma, magnitude 9.8, 4.5′ across.
A 9.8-magnitude open cluster in Norma, about 4.5′ across.
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around June, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in May). It can be seen from everywhere south of 38°N and never sets south of 38°S.
At its highest it stands below the horizon from 50°N, 3° up from 35°N, 38° up from the equator, 73° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Open cluster
- Constellation
- Norma
- Designations
- NGC 6115
- Magnitude
- 9.8
- Apparent size
- 4.5′
- Position
- RA 16h 24.4m, Dec −51° 57′ (J2000)
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