The Butterfly Cluster (cataloged as Messier 6 or M6, and as NGC 6405) is an open cluster of stars in the southern constellation of Scorpius. Its name derives from the resemblance of its shape …

Feb 11, 2015 · Messier 6, also known as the Butterfly Cluster or NGC 6405, is a bright open cluster located in Scorpius constellation.

Messier 6 (NGC 6405), also known as the Butterfly Cluster, is an open cluster located in the constellation Scorpius, in the Orion Arm of the Milky Way Galaxy in the Local Group of …

From a dark site, M6 is an easy naked eye target appearing as a hazy patch that hints on resolution. With 7x50 or 10x50 binoculars, it's a wonderful sight. The brightest six stars are of …

M6, also known as NGC 6405, spans about 20 light-years and lies about 2,000 light years distant. M6, pictured above, can best be seen in a dark sky with binoculars towards the constellation of …

Messier 6 or M6 (also designated NGC 6405) is an in the constellation . It has an apparent visual magnitude of 4.2 and its angular diameter is 25 arc-minutes. M6 lies at an estimated distance …

Jun 30, 2020 · The open star cluster M6, or NGC6405, is also known as the Butterfly Cluster. M6 is visible to the naked eye in the constellation Scorpius. The visually most conspicuous star is …

Messier 6, also known as the Butterfly Cluster or NGC 6405, is a striking open star cluster located in the constellation Scorpius. This celestial beauty was first cataloged by the Italian …

Jun 8, 2024 · The Butterfly Cluster (catalogued as Messier 6 or M6 and as NGC 6405) is an open cluster of stars in the southern constellation of Scorpius. Its name derives from the vague …

May 27, 2020 · Messier 6 (M6) or NGC 6405 is a mature open cluster (age: about 100 Million years old). Usually, this kind of clusters contains only massive, hot, young blue stars, but M6’s …