NGC 6509
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 6509, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 6509
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 12.5 |
| Size | 1.6' x 1.2' @ 105° |
| Right Ascension | 17h 59' 25.2" (2000) |
| Declination | 6° 17' 13" N |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Description | vF, pL, irrR, lbM |
| Classification | SBcd |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Aug 28, 2021 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 175x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Faint, small, round, 1' diameter, modestly brighter to the center, two 7th magnitude stars to the north: HD164115 is 8' north, V2300 Oph is visible 19' northeast
Other Data Sources for NGC 6509
Nearby objects for NGC 6509
6 objects found within 120'
| 66 Ophiuchi | Barnard's Star | HD 162917 |
| HD 164257 | UGC 11074 | UGC 11093 |
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NGC 6509