NGC 6426

Alt. Designations:

NGC 6426

Object Type:

globular cluster

Constellation:

Ophiuchus

Distance:

67.2 kly

Right Ascension:

17h 44m 54.7s

Declination:

+03° 10´ 15"

Visual Magnitude:

10.9

Apparent Dimension:

4.2´ Dia.

Best Month To View:

Jun

NGC 6426 is a globular cluster located approximately 67,000 light years away in the constellation of Ophichus. It has a visual magnitude of 10.9 and an angular diameter of 4.2'.