NGC 6325
Globular cluster NGC 6325 |
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Image of the globular cluster NGC 6293 with the Hubble Space Telescope | |
AladinLite | |
Constellation | Snake bearer |
Position equinox : J2000.0 , epoch : J2000.0 |
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Right ascension | 17 h 17 m 59.3 s |
declination | -23 ° 45 ′ 58 ″ |
Appearance | |
Concentration class | IV |
Brightness (visual) | 10.2 mag |
Brightness (B-band) | 11.49 likes |
Angular expansion | 4.1 ' |
Physical data | |
distance | 25.4 kLj |
history | |
discovery | John Herschel |
Discovery date | May 24, 1835 |
Catalog names | |
NGC 6325 • C 1714-237 • GCl 58 • ESO 519-SC11 • GC 4283 • h 3676 |
NGC 6325 is a globular cluster in the constellation Serpent Bearer .
The star cluster was discovered in 1835 by John Herschel using an 18.7 inch telescope and later included in his New General Catalog by Johan Dreyer .