NGC 6242 is an open cluster in the constellation Scorpius.
NGC 6242 | |
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![]() NGC 6242 (taken from Stellarium) | |
Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Constellation | Scorpius |
Right ascension | 16h 55.6m [1] |
Declination | −39° 28′[1] |
Physical characteristics | |
Other designations | Cr 317 |
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters |
New General Catalogue 6000 to 6499 | |
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