NGC 6544

NGC 6544
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationSagittarius
Right ascension18h 07m 21s
Declination−24° 59′ 50″
Distance9450 light years
Apparent magnitude (V)9
Apparent dimensions (V)1'
Physical characteristics
Other designationsCr 366, GCl 87[1]
See also: Globular cluster, List of globular clusters

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.

  1. ^ "Results for NGC 6544". SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Retrieved 30 May 2013.