NGC 6649

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NGC 6649 is an open cluster in the constellation Scutum. It was discovered by William Herschel on 10 July 1787. The cluster is about 40–60 million years old and it is located 4,500 light years away. Cepheid variable V367 Scuti is a member of the cluster.

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