M12

M12

Object #19

Object type globular cluster

Other Names NGC 6218

Data

Magnitude:6.1 Right ascension:16:47:14.50 Declination:-01:56:50.00 Constellation:Ophiuchus Season:summer

Visibility

Binocular Telescope

A fairly easy to find globular visible in both binoculars and a telescope. Look for M10 nearby.

Locate M12

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Observations

Observer: Jason Nishiyama	Location:Calgary	Date of observation:13 July 2008	Observations made:NBT
	Visibility: BT	Binocular type:10x50	Telescope type:MAK127