NGC 6242

NGC 6242 is an open cluster in the constellation Scorpius.

NGC 6242
NGC 6242 (taken from Stellarium)
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationScorpius
Right ascension16h 55.6m [1]
Declination−39° 28[1]
Physical characteristics
Other designationsCr 317
Map showing the location of NGC 6242

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