NGC 6520

NGC 6520

NGC 6520

NGC 6520 is an open cluster in the constellation Sagittarius, superimposed upon the Large Sagittarius Star Cloud. It is magnitude 9.0, diameter 5 arc minutes and class G. It has about 25 stars of magnitude 9 to 12. The dark nebula Barnard 86 lies near its western edge.

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Observation Log Information
Log Index:387
Session:143
Date:1992-09-21
Equipment:C14w40mmOrtho
Location:ABWCO

Keywords: NGC 6520, 110 Finest NGCs, Sagittarius, open cluster

February 14, 2024
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Roger Nelson
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