NGC 6517

Alt. Designations:

NGC 6517

Object Type:

globular cluster

Constellation:

Ophiuchus

Distance:

34.6 kly

Right Ascension:

18h 01m 50.6s

Declination:

-08° 57´ 30"

Visual Magnitude:

10.1

Apparent Dimension:

4.0´ Dia.

Best Month To View:

Jun

NGC 6517 is a globular cluster located an estimated 34,600 light-years away in the constellation of Ophiucus. It has an angular dia. of 4' with an apparent magnitude of 10.1.