M6

This object, sometimes known as the Butterfly Cluster, is the first open cluster in Messier�s catalogue. At 1600 lightyears away, it is a beautiful binocular object.

This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.

Créditos:

KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Lawrence Johnson and Kathy Ortega/Adam Block

About the Image

Id:noao-m6johnson
Tipo:Observation
Release date:24 de Junio de 2014 a las 14:10
Size:1743 x 1173 px

Sobre el Objeto

Nombre:M6
Constellation:Scorpius
Categoría:Star Clusters

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Coordenadas

ObjectValue
Posición (AR):17 40 33.71
Posición (Dec):-32° 12' 43.06"
Campo visual:130.75 x 88.10 arcminutes
Orientación:North is 148.3° right of vertical
00 00 0.000 00 00 0.00
FoV: 99.89°
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Colores y Filtros

BandaLongitud de OndaTelescopio
Optical
B
438 nm RCOS 16-inch
Other CCD
Optical
G
475 nm RCOS 16-inch
Other CCD
Optical
R
625 nm RCOS 16-inch
Other CCD
Optical
Broad Band
555 nm RCOS 16-inch
Other CCD