M11

M11

Object #23

Object type open cluster

Other Names NGC 6705, Wild Duck Cluster

Data

Magnitude:5.8 Right ascension:18:51:06.00 Declination:-06:16:00.00 Constellation:Scutum Season:summer

Visibility

Binocular Telescope

This spectacular open cluster shows up as a fuzzy blob in binoculars and resolves into individual stars in a telescope. It is well worth a look.

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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