NGC 6002 SDSS2.jpg
Image of NGC 6002

NGC 6002 is a possible 16.8 magnitude star located in the constellation Corona Borealis.[1] It was discovered on 20 April 1873.[2] This star is located 1.9 arcmin south of NGC 6001. The galaxy designated MCG +05-37-026 was intended to be NGC 6002 but due to a 1 arcmin mistake, this star was choosen as NGC 6002.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 6000 - 6049". cseligman.com. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
  2. ↑ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 6000 - 6049". cseligman.com. Retrieved 2018-06-16.
  3. ↑ "NGC/IC Project Restoration Efforts". ngcicproject.observers.org. Retrieved 2023-12-02.


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