Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Scorpius (Sco)  ·  Contains:  NGC 6231
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NGC 6231 - Open cluster in Scorpius, Cluster One Observatory
NGC 6231 - Open cluster in Scorpius
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NGC 6231 - Open cluster in Scorpius

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NGC 6231 - Open cluster in Scorpius, Cluster One Observatory
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NGC 6231 - Open cluster in Scorpius

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NGC 6231 is an open cluster located at the south-western bend of the Scorpion's tail in the constellation of Scorpius. This young cluster, only about 6.5 million years old, is approaching us at the speed of 100.000 kilometres per hour. Its hottest star, Zeta1 Scorpii, ranks as one of the most massive stars in the Milky Way galaxy. It belongs to the Scorpius OB association of very young and hot stars.

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  • NGC 6231 - Open cluster in Scorpius, Cluster One Observatory
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    NGC 6231 - Open cluster in Scorpius, Cluster One Observatory
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NGC 6231 - Open cluster in Scorpius, Cluster One Observatory

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