Astronomy:NGC 6509

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NGC 6509
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Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationOphiuchus
Right ascension 17h 59m 25s[1]
Declination+06° 17′ 13″[1]
Apparent magnitude (B)13.4[1]
Characteristics
TypeSc[1]
Size1.143 x 0.755 arcmins[1]
Other designations
PGC 61230 • UGC 11075 • MCG 1-46-2 • CGCG 56-6 • IRAS 17569+0617

NGC 6509 is a galaxy in the New General Catalogue. It is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. It is a Sc type spiral galaxy.

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