NGC 6124

NGC 6124 (also known as Caldwell 75) is an open cluster located 1,860 light years away^[1] in the constellation Scorpius. It was discovered by Abbe Lacaille in 1751^[2][3] during his South African tour.

Rightascension16^h 25^m 36^s[1]

Declination−40° 40′ 00″^[1]

Distance1,860 ly^[1] (512 pc)

Apparent magnitude(V)5.8^[1]

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NGC 6124
NGC 6124 Credit: DECaPS
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension	16h 25m 36s[1]
Declination	−40° 40′ 00″[1]
Distance	1,860 ly[1] (512 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)	5.8[1]
Apparent dimensions (V)	29′[1]
Physical characteristics
Other designations	Caldwell 75, Cr 301, Mel 145, Raab 111, ESO 331-SC003, OCL 990, Lund 701, C 1622-405, Lacaille I.8, Dunlop 514
Associations
Constellation	Scorpius
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

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The cluster is large and bright, with about 125 stars visible.^[2]