Globular Cluster NGC 6397
Physical Properties
| Designation | NGC 6397 |
| Type | GCL (IX) |
| Right Ascension (J2000.0) | 17h 40m 41.3s |
| Declination (J2000.0) | -53° 40' 23" |
| Diameter | 31 arcmin |
| Visual magnitude | 5.3 mag |
| Metric Distance | 2.300 kpc |
| Dreyer Description | globular, B, vL, Ri, st 13 |
| Identification, Remarks | h 3692; GC 4311; GCL 74; ESO 181-SC4 |
Finder Chart
The globular cluster NGC 6397 is located in the constellation Ara. Unfortunately it is not visible from Europe. On 17 June it in opposition with the Sun and is therefore highest in the sky at local midnight.
