NGC 6388
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ngc-6388-161-5506792
title:
NGC 6388
text:
NGC 6388 is a globular cluster of stars located in the southern constellation of Scorpius. The cluster was discovered by Scottish astronomer James Dunlop on May 13, 1826 using a 20 cm (9 in) reflector telescope. It was later determined to be a globular cluster by English astronomer John Herschel, who was able to resolve it into individual stars. NGC 6388 is located at a distance of approximately 35,600 light-years (10.90 kpc) from the Sun. Due to its apparent visual magnitude of +6.8, binoculars
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wiki
category slug:
encyclopedia
description:
Globular cluster in the constellation Scorpius
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NGC_6388
date created:
2015-09-27T04:23:58Z
date modified:
2024-08-27T04:09:30Z
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image:
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fields total:
13
integrity:
16