NGC 6204

NGC 6204 is an open cluster in the constellation Ara, lying close to the galactic equator.^[3] It is 3,540 ly (1,085 pc) distant from Earth. The cluster was discovered on 13 May 1826 by British astronomer James Dunlop.^[4]

Map showing the location of NGC 6204

NGC 6204
NGC 6204 Credit: DECaPS
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension	16h 46m 08.(4)s[1]
Declination	−47° 01′ 1(2)″[1]
Distance	3,540 ly (1,085 pc)[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)	8.2[2]
Apparent dimensions (V)	6′[2]
Physical characteristics
Other designations	Collinder 312, Lund 723
Associations
Constellation	Ara
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters