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  Messier Object 6
Thus, Philippe Loys de Chéseaux independently rediscovered it in 1745-46, and was the first to recognize it as "a very fine star cluster." Abbe Lacaille included it in his catalog of 1751-52 as Lac III.12, and Charles Messier eventually cataloged it on May 23, 1764.
The distance of M6 was estimated by Rohlfs et.al.
Of all Messier objects, M6 is situated at the closest angular distance from the Galactic Center, which is located in the constellation Sagittarius but very near to the 3-constellation edge of Sagittarius, Scorpius and Ophiuchus.
www.seds.org /messier/m/m006.html   (528 words)

  
  * M6 - (Astronomy): Definition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
M6 (top) was identified as an open star cluster by de Cheseaux in 1746 and it is superimposed on Milky Way's equatorial dust cloud.
M6 is a galactic, or open cluster of stars found in the constellation of Scorpius.
M6 (NGC 6405) is the second-best cluster of the constellation (after M7).
www.bestknows.com /astronomy/m6.html   (376 words)

  
 BMW M6 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The M6 was critically acclaimed throughout its lifespan for its elegant, aggressive "shark-nose" styling, its well-appointed luxury features, and its quick performance.
The M6 was good for a 0-60 mph (97 km/h) time of 6.4 and 6.8 seconds for the American and European versions, respectively.
BMW claims it will accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.6 seconds and have a electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph), although it is rumoured to be capable of more than 200 mph (320 km/h) without the restriction.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/BMW_M6   (523 words)

  
 Comunitel Upgrades to MetaSolv's M6 Solution   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Comunitel is using M6 throughout its operations in Spain to automate the provisioning and delivery of voice, data and wireless services.
M6 features advanced functionality that lets users create and configure specialized 'user-centric' interfaces, providing fast access to data that enables better management of key business functions such as service delivery, network planning, and long-term operational planning.
M6 also addresses the business challenge of managing end-to-end services by providing a consistent view and management ability across all domains and networks.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/11-30-2004/0002554635&EDATE=   (560 words)

  
 M6 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Open Cluster M6, an open cluster of stars in the Scorpius constellation
The M6 standard for calibrating stereo Peak programme meters
The M6 cipher, a block cipher used by DTCP.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/M6   (119 words)

  
 APOD: January 6, 1999 - M6: The Butterfly Cluster   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
M6, also known as NGC 6405, spans about 20 light-years and lies about 2,000 light years distant.
open clusters, M6 is composed predominantly of young blue stars, although the brightest star is nearly orange.
M6 is estimated to be about 100 million years old.
antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov /apod/ap990106.html   (120 words)

  
 BMW World - BMW M6 Exterior
Reducing weight to a sensible minimum, the M6 comes with all the driving dynamics required for the race track, while in terms of motoring comfort and equipment it is simply ideal for all roads the world over.
The 19-inch forged aluminum wheels developed especially for the M6, together with their five filigree double spokes, are extremely light and provide a very good view of the large brake discs.
The M6 logo is to be admired on the ornamental slats in the side panels, on the rear lid, and on the illuminated door strips.
www.bmwworld.com /models/6er/m6/exterior.htm   (1587 words)

  
 M6 - Uncyclopedia
M6 is an ancient institution, predating civilisation by a fortnight, it was founded by the six founders, Mikhael, Morris, Markus, Mandelson, Mungo and Mork, one of them was nicknamed Wormtail but I don't care which one.
M6 was often seen spying for Red China, and Britain used the KGB for security purposes.
Its original object therefore being over, a new branch was created, M6Toll, which allows every man, man and dog in Birmingham to huff a free-range kitten for three pounds, thus avoiding the congestion caused by illicit use of inner-city kittens.
uncyclopedia.org /wiki/M6   (264 words)

  
 Department for Transport - Press Notice - CHOICE FOR THE MOTORIST: M6 CONSULTATION LAUNCHED   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The analysis also shows that drivers on the M6 Toll are benefiting from journey times that remain constant throughout the day, as well as significant journey time savings.
It is one of the busiest roads in the country, and drivers regularly suffer heavy congestion.
"Given the success of the M6 Toll in improving congestion, I believe that it is now right to look at extending the tolled motorway and building a new Expressway to run parallel with the M6 between Birmingham and Manchester, as an alternative to widening the existing road.
www.dft.gov.uk /pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2004_0076   (1069 words)

  
 2005 BMW M6 - Images, Information, Specifications, History, Ratings, and Reviews.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The beauty of the M6 is also its ability to comfortably crush kilometres on a cross-country cruise.
It is because of the extreme forces that can be induced by the M6 that the car also makes use of a semi dry sump lubrication system with an oil reservoir on each side of the front subframe.
Visually, the new M6 differentiates itself from the 6 Series by a deeper front valance with air intakes for the engine and brakes, more contoured sills and rear valance that includes a diffuser to increase aerodynamic efficiency.
www.conceptcarz.com /vehicle/default.aspx?carID=8549   (1218 words)

  
 Leica - 999 M6 TTL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The LEICA M6 TTL-models are not only the ideal cameras for photojournalism, travel-, and available-light photography, but also for care-free and successful flash operation.
These 999 LEICA M6 TTL cameras are identified by the imprint "LEICA M6 1984 - 2002" on their top plate.
The imprint indicates the introduction of the camera in 1984 and its termination in December 2002.
www.leica-camera.com /produkte/msystem/m6ttl/index_e.html   (274 words)

  
 M6.fr | Corporate | Finances   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
M6 Group continued to grow in 2002 with sales increasing by 12.2% to € 948.5 million, representing an 8% increase to € 1,070.1 million on a constant group structure basis(1).
In an uncertain business environment, M6 has consolidated its position as the 2nd most popular television network in France for the under 50s, with a 19.1% audience share.
In summary, despite market conditions that were not very favourable, M6 increased its sales through its brand diversification activities and maintained profitability at a high level, while continuing to invest in programming (programme scheduling costs up 8.1% on the year).
www.m6.fr /html/corporate/finance/communiques/communique_280103_ang.shtml   (391 words)

  
 Overview - BMW North America
To complement its performance potential, the M6 is equipped with generously sized high-performance brakes with cross-drilled compound brake discs.
The all-new BMW M6 combines the comfort and amenities one expects of a luxury coupe with the performance capability and driving experience that can be provided by few cars of any type.
There is still no confirmed date for the launch of the M6 in the U.S., but typically M cars come to market two years after the launch of the core model, the 645Ci in this case, which launched in the Spring of 2004.
www.bmwusa.com /vehicles/futurevehicles/newM6   (329 words)

  
 M6 (Junction 11a - 20) Final Strategy Report
The M6 motorway is the principal road linking the North West Region with most other regions of England, South Wales, the Channel Ports and Continental Europe.
This section of M6 is an important part of the transport corridor between Birmingham and Manchester.
The access afforded by the M6 to strategic journeys results in the M6 acting as a focus for economic regeneration along its corridor between Birmingham and Manchester.
www.highways.gov.uk /roads/projects/motorways/m6/warrington_birmingham/final_strat_report/02.htm   (671 words)

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