NGC 6229 · globular cluster

NGC 6229

NGC 6229 is a globular cluster located in the constellation Hercules.

RA16h 46m 58sDec+47° 31' 36"

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Identity & coordinates

Identification

Primary designation: NGC 6229
All designations: NGC 6229
Object type: Globular Cluster
Constellation: Hercules
Best viewing: Spring · Summer

Coordinates & physical

Right ascension (J2000): 16h 46m 58s
Declination (J2000): +47° 31' 36"
Apparent magnitude (V): —
Distance: —
Redshift (z): -0.000514

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The science

NGC 6229 is a globular cluster located in the constellation Hercules. It is designated as GC(v)B in the galaxy morphological classification scheme and was discovered by the British astronomer William Herschel on 12 May 1787. NGC 6229 is located at about 100,000 light years away from Earth.

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