NGC 6124 (also known as Caldwell 75) is an open cluster located 1,860 light years away[1] in the constellation Scorpius. It was discovered by Abbe Lacaille in 1751[2][3] during his South African tour.

NGC 6124
NGC 6124
Credit: DECaPS
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension16h 25m 36s[1]
Declination−40° 40′ 00″[1]
Distance1,860 ly[1] (512 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)5.8[1]
Apparent dimensions (V)29′[1]
Physical characteristics
Other designationsCaldwell 75, Cr 301, Mel 145, Raab 111, ESO 331-SC003, OCL 990, Lund 701, C 1622-405, Lacaille I.8, Dunlop 514
Associations
ConstellationScorpius
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters
Map showing the location of NGC 6124

The cluster is large and bright, with about 125 stars visible.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "NGC 6124". SEDS NGC Online. Retrieved 2011-01-13.
  2. ^ a b "Results for NGC 6124". NGC/IC Project. Archived from the original on 2012-05-20. Retrieved 2011-01-13.
  3. ^ Jones, K. G. (March 1969). "The search for the nebulae - VI". Journal of the British Astronomical Association. 79: 213–222. Bibcode:1969JBAA...79..213J.
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