NGC 6250 | |
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Observation data ( J2000 epoch) | |
Right ascension | 16h 57m 58.(0)s [1] |
Declination | −45° 56′ 3(6)″ [1] |
Distance | 2,820 ly (865 pc) [1] |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 5.9 [2] |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 18′ [2] |
Physical characteristics | |
Estimated age | 14 Ma [3] |
Other designations | NGC 6250, Cr 320, C 1654-457, ESO 277-SC20, OCL 991, VDBH 206. [4] |
Associations | |
Constellation | Ara |
NGC 6250 is a open cluster of stars in the southern constellation of Ara, near the border with Scorpius. [5] It was discovered by English astronomer John Herschel on July 1, 1834. [6] This cluster has an apparent visual magnitude of 5.9 and spans an angular diameter of 18′, [2] with the brightest member being of magnitude 7.6. About 15 members are visible with binoculars or a small telescope. [7] NGC 6250 is located at a distance of 2,820 ly (865 pc) from the Sun, [1] and is approaching with a mean radial velocity of −10±6 km/s. [8]
The Trumpler classification of NGC 6250 is II 3 r, indicating a rich cluster of stars (r) with a slightly disparate grouping (II) and a large brightness range (3). [9] This is a young cluster with an estimated age of 14 million years. [3] Seven cluster members are B-type stars, [10] and three are illuminating reflection nebulae. [11] Two magnetic chemically peculiar stars (CP2) and two candidate Lambda Boötis stars have been identified as members. [9] The metallicity of the cluster members is consistent with the Sun. [8]
NGC 6250 | |
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Observation data ( J2000 epoch) | |
Right ascension | 16h 57m 58.(0)s [1] |
Declination | −45° 56′ 3(6)″ [1] |
Distance | 2,820 ly (865 pc) [1] |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 5.9 [2] |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 18′ [2] |
Physical characteristics | |
Estimated age | 14 Ma [3] |
Other designations | NGC 6250, Cr 320, C 1654-457, ESO 277-SC20, OCL 991, VDBH 206. [4] |
Associations | |
Constellation | Ara |
NGC 6250 is a open cluster of stars in the southern constellation of Ara, near the border with Scorpius. [5] It was discovered by English astronomer John Herschel on July 1, 1834. [6] This cluster has an apparent visual magnitude of 5.9 and spans an angular diameter of 18′, [2] with the brightest member being of magnitude 7.6. About 15 members are visible with binoculars or a small telescope. [7] NGC 6250 is located at a distance of 2,820 ly (865 pc) from the Sun, [1] and is approaching with a mean radial velocity of −10±6 km/s. [8]
The Trumpler classification of NGC 6250 is II 3 r, indicating a rich cluster of stars (r) with a slightly disparate grouping (II) and a large brightness range (3). [9] This is a young cluster with an estimated age of 14 million years. [3] Seven cluster members are B-type stars, [10] and three are illuminating reflection nebulae. [11] Two magnetic chemically peculiar stars (CP2) and two candidate Lambda Boötis stars have been identified as members. [9] The metallicity of the cluster members is consistent with the Sun. [8]