NGC 6025 is a bright open star cluster located in the constellation Triangulum Australe. The
cluster contains several dozen young, blue-white stars arranged in a loose but attractive pattern.
Its compact size and vivid stellar colors make it a popular target for observers in the southern
hemisphere.
The cluster lies in a rich region of the Milky Way, surrounded by dense star fields. Although not
as well-known as some larger southern clusters, NGC 6025 stands out thanks to its brightness,
symmetry, and easily resolved members even in small telescopes.
Object Data
NGC:NGC 6025
Type:Open star cluster
Constellation:Triangulum Australe
Distance:~2,700 light-years
Observation Data
Location:Kings Cross Station, Australia
Date:2010-09-06
Technical Data
Exposure time:1 x 50 sec Total: 0.0 h
Telescope:N/A
Camera:Canon 350D (OSC)
Color palette:RGB
Filters:N/A
Tags
NGC 6025, open cluster, Triangulum Australe, southern sky