NGC 6242
NGC 6242 is an open cluster in the constellation Scorpius.
| NGC 6242 | |
|---|---|
 NGC 6242 (taken from Stellarium) | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 16h 55.6m [1] |
| Declination | −39° 28′[1] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations | Cr 317 |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
Map showing the location of NGC 6242
References
- "NGC 6242". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 2007-04-24.
External links
Media related to NGC 6242 at Wikimedia Commons- NGC 6242 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
- SEDS – NGC 6242
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