M26

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M26
Object #39
Object type

open cluster

Other Names

NGC 6694

Data
Magnitude:8.0

Right ascension:18:45:18.00
Declination:-09:22:50.00
Constellation:Scutum
Season:summer

Visibility

Telescope

This cluster is sparse from inside a city. Only a few stars are visible with averted vision through a telescope. It is not visible with binoculars or the unaided eye from a city.

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Observations

Observer: Jason Nishiyama Location:Calgary Date of observation:23 November 2008 Observations made:NBT
Visibility: T Binocular type:10x50 Telescope type:MAK127
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