NGC 6362

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NGC 6362
Distance
24.8 kly (7.6 kpc)[3]
Apparent magnitude (V)+8.3[4]
Apparent dimensions (V)9'
Physical characteristics
Metallicity = –0.99
Gyr[5]
Other designationsGCl 66, C 1726-670[6]
See also: Globular cluster, List of globular clusters

NGC 6362 is a

blue stragglers.[7][8][9]

Gallery

  • Detailed view of NGC 6362 globular cluster.[10]
    Detailed view of NGC 6362 globular cluster.[10]

References

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  6. ^ "NGC 6362". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 2021-02-19.
  7. ^ Atkinson, Nancy (2012-10-31). "Beautiful Star Cluster Looks Surprisingly Youthful". University Today. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
  8. ^ "Dazzling star cluster holds some deceptively young stars". space on NBCnews.com. space.com. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
  9. ^ "Hubble Sees an Unexpected Population of Young-Looking Stars". Hubble telescope. nasa.gov. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
  10. ^ "An unexpected population of young-looking stars". ESA/Hubble Picture of the Week. Retrieved 12 November 2012.

External links

  • Media related to NGC 6362 at Wikimedia Commons