NGC 6712
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| NGC 6712 | |
|---|---|
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Class | IX:[1] |
| Constellation | Scutum |
| Right ascension | 18h 53m 04.32s[2] |
| Declination | –08° 42′ 21.5″[2] |
| Distance | 22.5 kly (6.9 kpc)[3] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +8.69[2] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mass | 9.4×104[4] M☉ |
| Metallicity | –0.94[5] dex |
| Estimated age | 10.4 Gyr[5] |
| Other designations | GCl 103,[2] GC 4441 |
NGC 6712 is a globular cluster that was probably discovered by Le Gentil on July 9, 1749 when investigating the Milky Way star cloud in Aquila. He described it as a "true nebula," in contrast to the open star cluster M11. Independently discovered by William Herschel on June 16, 1784 and cataloged as H I.47; he also first classified it as a round nebula. John Herschel was the first to described it as a globular star cluster during his observations in the 1830s.
References
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External links
- NGC 6712 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
- Simbad
- Webda
- NGC 6712
Coordinates: 
18h 53m 04.32s, −08° 42′ 21.5″
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