M56

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M56
Object #30
Object type

globular cluster

Other Names

NGC 6779

Data
Magnitude:8.4

Right ascension:19:16:35.50
Declination:30:11:07.00
Constellation:Lyra
Season:summer

Visibility

Telescope

This globular cluster is an easy find in a telescope but not visible in either binoculars or with the unaided eye from inside a city.

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Observations

Observer: Jason Nishiyama Location:Calgary Date of observation:05 August 2008 Observations made:NBT
Visibility: T Binocular type:10x50 Telescope type:MAK127
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