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NGC 6380 (also Pismis 25, Tonantzintla 1, ESO 333-SC14 and GCL 68) is a magnitude +11.5 globular star cluster located 35,600 light-years away in the constellation Scorpius. 

The cluster was discovered by British astronomer John Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) f/13 speculum reflector at the Cape of Good Hope on the 29th June 1834.

Right Ascension 17h 34m 28.0s, Declination -39° 04' 07"



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