NGC 6250
NGC 6250 is a cluster + nebula in the constellation Ara, magnitude 5.9, 9.6′ across.
A star cluster with nebulosity in Ara, about 9.6′ across. Its catalogued magnitude, 5.9, is that of the star cluster; the nebulosity is much fainter.
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around July, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in June). It can be seen from everywhere south of 44°N and never sets south of 44°S.
At its highest it stands below the horizon from 50°N, 9° up from 35°N, 44° up from the equator, 79° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Cluster + nebula
- Constellation
- Ara
- Designations
- NGC 6250
- Magnitude
- 5.9
- Apparent size
- 9.6′
- Position
- RA 16h 57.9m, Dec −45° 56′ (J2000)
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