Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Scorpius (Sco)  ·  Contains:  HD152992  ·  HD153279  ·  HD153380  ·  NGC 6256
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NGC 6256, Jim Fordice
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NGC 6256

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NGC 6256, Jim Fordice
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NGC 6256

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I have not observed this object.

I obtained the frames used to create the image from SkyGems. The frames were imaged by the Hakos iDK 20” Telescope at the SkyGems Namibia Remote Observatory.

Shapley Sawyer Classification: Not classified (Probably XII)
Distance: 22,182 LY
Type: Hub Globular
Position w.r.t. core of galaxy: Located on the top of the hub on the far side of the core
Any stars resolved: N/A
Undergoing Core Collapse: Yes

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NGC 6256, Jim Fordice

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Globular Star Clusters