NGC6231, Caldwell 76 (NGC6231) is an open cluster located .6° NNW of Zeta Scorpii. Dreyer describes it as bright (mag. 2.6), quite large (15'), fairly rich with stars mostly from mags. 10-13, but the brightest ones slightly more than mag. 5.

     NGC  Con    RA      Dec    Mag  Size (min)  Typ  Distance Common Name
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    6231  Sco  16 54.0 -41 48   2.6  15           OP    5900  
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