NGC 6193
| NGC 6193 | |
|---|---|
NGC 6193 and the nebula NGC 6188 | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 16h 41m 20s |
| Declination | −48° 45′ 48″ |
| Distance | 3765.3 ly (1155 pc) |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 5.2 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 15′ |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Estimated age | 3 million years |
| Other designations | C 1637-486, Cl VDBH 195, OCl 975, Dun 413, Cr 310, ESO 226-SC020, Lund 716, h 3642, GC 4225, Caldwell 82 |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Ara |
NGC 6193 (also known as Caldwell 82) is open cluster containing 27 stars in the constellation Ara, visible to the unaided eye. NGC 6193 lies at the center of the Ara OB1 association, which extends over a square degree. The cluster is associated with (and provides the energizing radiation for) neighboring regions of the nebulosity NGC 6188.