NGC 6723

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NGC 6723
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Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Class VII[1]
Constellation Sagittarius
Right ascension 18h 59m 33.15s[2]
Declination –36° 37′ 56.1″[2]
Distance 28.4 kly (8.7 kpc)[3]
Apparent magnitude (V) 6.8[4]
Apparent dimensions (V) 11′[4]
Physical characteristics
Mass 3.57×105[3] M
Metallicity –0.96[5] dex
Estimated age 13.06 Gyr[5]
See also: Globular cluster, List of globular clusters

NGC 6723 is a globular cluster[6] in the constellation Sagittarius.

Map showing location of NGC 6723 (Roberto Mura)

References

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External links

Coordinates: Sky map 18h 59m 33.1s, −36° 37′ 53.3″

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