General information
Open Cluster NGC6281 has the magnitude of 5 and is placed in Scorpius constellation. The cluster's apparent sizes are 3.3 angular degrees.
Having high brightness and large apparent size, cluster is available for observations through a pair of binoculars or small telescope.
Information for observations
Tonight, 2024-03-28, cluster NGC6281 will rise at southeast at 01:10 and will be observable until fading from view as dawn breaks. This time (05:28) the object will be placed at south. Maximum elevation, 15° above horizon, will be reached at 04:44, when cluster will be placed at south.
NGC6281 on the sky map
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Object type | Open Cluster |
Alternative names | |
Constellation | Scorpius |
Magnitude | 5 |
Apparent size | 3.3°x2.5° |
Right ascension | 17h 4m 41s |
Declination | -37° 59′ 6″ |
Catalogues
Messier |
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New General Catalogue (NGC) | NGC6281 |
International Catalogue (IC) |
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Nearest objects with greater magnitude |
| Object type | Magnitude |
M7 / NGC6475 | Open Cluster | 3.3 |