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NGC 6251

NGC 6251
  • Object Name
    Object NameA name or catalog number that astronomers use to identify an astronomical object.
    NGC 6251
  • Release Date
    September 10, 1997
  • Science Release
    Hubble Finds a Bare Black Hole Pouring Out Light
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  • Credit
    Credit: Philippe Crane (European Southern Observatory) and NASA

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NGC 6251

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Mar 28, 2025
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claire.andreoli@nasa.gov

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