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NGC 6544 | |
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Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Constellation | Sagittarius |
Right ascension | 18h 07m 21s |
Declination | −24° 59′ 50″ |
Distance | 9450 light years |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 9 |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 1' |
Physical characteristics | |
Other designations | Cr 366, GCl 87[1] |
NGC 6544 is a small globular cluster visible in the constellation Sagittarius. It is magnitude 7.5, diameter 1 arcminute. It is less than 1 degree southeast of Messier 8, the Lagoon Nebula.