NGC 6205

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NGC 6205[1][2], which is also called M 13 or Great Cluster in Hercules, is a globular cluster located in the constellation Hercules.

NGC 6205
Observation data: 2000.0 epoch
Constellation Hercules
Right ascension 16h41.7m
Declination +36o28'
Type Globular cluster
Apparent dimensions 16.6
Apparent magnitude 5.9
Other designations Great Cluster in Hercules, M 13

Appearance

Location

Scientific research

References

  1. Hirshfeld, Alan, and Roger W. Sinnott, eds., Sky Catalogue 2000.0, Vol.2, Cambridge, Massachusetts: Sky Publishing Corp. and Cambridge University Press, 1985. (3098,238)
  2. NGC 2000.0, The Complete New General Catalogue and Index Catalogue of Nebulae and Star Clusters by J.L.E. Dreyer Sinnott, R.W. (edited by) <Sky Publishing Corporation and Cambridge University Press (1988)>