Dreyer's description: Cl, P, vlC; = M18
Cross Identifications: GC 4401, h 2007. Bode 53.
Right Ascension: | 18 : 19.9 (hours : minutes) |
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Declination: | -17 : 08 (degrees : minutes) |
Distance: | 4.9 (* 1,000 light years) |
Apparent Magnitude: | 6.9 |
Apparent Diameter: | 9. (arc minutes) |
NGC Home NGC 6612 | NGC 6614 M17 | M19
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