NGC 6124 (also known as Caldwell 75) is an open cluster located 1,860 light years away[1] in the constellation Scorpius. It was discovered by Abbe Lacaille in 1751[2][3] during his South African tour.
The cluster is large and bright, with about 125 stars visible.[2]
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