NGC 6259 (NGC 6222)
NGC 6259 (NGC 6222) is an open cluster in the constellation Scorpius, magnitude 8.0, 6.0′ across.
An 8.0-magnitude open cluster in Scorpius, about 6′ across.
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 45°N and never sets south of 45°S.
At its highest it stands below the horizon from 50°N, 10° up from 35°N, 45° up from the equator, 80° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Open cluster
- Constellation
- Scorpius
- Designations
- NGC 6222
- Magnitude
- 8.0
- Apparent size
- 6.0′
- Position
- RA 17h 0.8m, Dec −44° 39′ (J2000)
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