NGC 6188

NGC 6188
NGC 6188 and the associated star cluster NGC 6193
Observation data: J2000.0 epoch
Type	Emission
Right ascension	16h 40m 05s[1]
Declination	-48° 47′[1]
Distance	4,000 ly
Apparent dimensions (V)	20 x 12 arcmins[1]
Constellation	Ara
Physical characteristics
Radius	300 ly
See also: Diffuse nebula, Lists of nebulae
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NGC 6188 is an emission nebula located about 4,000 light years away in the constellation Ara. The bright open cluster NGC 6193, visible to the naked eye, is responsible for a region of reflection nebulosity within NGC 6188.^[1]

References

1. ^ ^{a b c d} Dunlop, Storm (2005). Atlas of the Night Sky. Collins. ISBN 0-00-717223-0.