NGC 6401, globular cluster

Globular Star Cluster NGC 6401

NGC 6401 - a globular cluster

CCD image of globular star cluster NGC 6401 taken with an ST-6 CCD camera thru a 20 inch scope working at F/4.9. North is at top, and the field is about 9.5x12 arc minutes. Exposure = 8 minutes.

Description of NGC 6401 in
The Deep Sky Field Guide to Uranometria 2000:

Horizontal branch stars magnitude = 17.3
Concentration: 8 (scale 1{dense} to 12{loose})

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NGC 6401
Magnitude: 9.5
Constellation: Ophiuchus
RA: 17h 38m 36.0s
Dec: -23d 55' 00" Epoch 2000
Size (mins): 5.6
Classification: Globular Cluster

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George Normandin, KAS

October 25th, 1997

Globular Star Cluster NGC 6401

Description of NGC 6401 in The Deep Sky Field Guide to Uranometria 2000:

Horizontal branch stars magnitude = 17.3 Concentration: 8 (scale 1{dense} to 12{loose})

Description of NGC 6401 in
The Deep Sky Field Guide to Uranometria 2000:

Horizontal branch stars magnitude = 17.3
Concentration: 8 (scale 1{dense} to 12{loose})