NGC 6709

NGC 6709

Object #26

Object type open cluster

Other Names None

Data

Magnitude:6.7 Right ascension:18:51:18.00 Declination:10:19:00.00 Constellation:Aquila Season:summer

Visibility

Binocular Telescope

This sparse open cluster is visible in a telescope with ease. It's harder in binoculars requiring averted vision to see it.

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Observations

Observer: Jason Nishiyama	Location:Calgary	Date of observation:30 July 2008	Observations made:NBT
	Visibility: BT	Binocular type:10x50	Telescope type:MAK127