NGC 6356, globular cluster

Globular Star Cluster NGC 6356

NGC 6356 - a globular cluster

CCD image of globular star cluster NGC 6356 taken with an ST-6 CCD camera thru a 20 inch scope working at F/4.9. North is at top, and the field is about 9.5x12 arc minutes. Exposure = 7 minutes.

Description of NGC 6356 in
The Deep Sky Field Guide to Uranometria 2000:

Brightest stars = magnitude 15.1
horizontal branch stars magnitude = 17.7
Concentration: 8 (scale 1{dense} to 12{loose})

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NGC 6356
Magnitude: 8.4
Constellation: Ophiuchus
RA: 17h 23m 36.0s
Dec: -17d 49' 00" Epoch 2000
Size (mins): 7.2
Classification: Globular Cluster

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George Normandin, KAS

October 25th, 1997

Globular Star Cluster NGC 6356

Description of NGC 6356 in The Deep Sky Field Guide to Uranometria 2000:

Brightest stars = magnitude 15.1 horizontal branch stars magnitude = 17.7 Concentration: 8 (scale 1{dense} to 12{loose})

Description of NGC 6356 in
The Deep Sky Field Guide to Uranometria 2000:

Brightest stars = magnitude 15.1
horizontal branch stars magnitude = 17.7
Concentration: 8 (scale 1{dense} to 12{loose})