War and Peace Nebula (NGC 6357)
War and Peace Nebula (NGC 6357) is a cluster + nebula in the constellation Scorpius, 50′ across.
A star cluster with nebulosity in Scorpius, about 50′ 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 56°N and never sets south of 56°S.
At its highest it stands 6° up from 50°N, 21° up from 35°N, 56° up from the equator, 89° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Cluster + nebula
- Constellation
- Scorpius
- Designations
- NGC 6357
- Apparent size
- 50′
- Position
- RA 17h 24.7m, Dec −34° 12′ (J2000)
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