NGC 6025

NGC 6025
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