NGC 6553
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 6553, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 6553
H IV12, C 1806-259, GCl 88
| Type | Globular Cluster |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 8.3 |
| Size | 10.8' x 10.8' |
| Right Ascension | 18h 9' 15.6" (2000) |
| Declination | 25° 54' 28" S |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Description | F, L, lE, vglbM, rr |
| Classification | XI |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jun 29, 2024 Kaʻohe, Mauna Kea, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 175x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
A dense globular, round 7' in diameter, gradually brighter to the center without a notable core, partially resolved in rich galactic starfield
Andrew Cooper
Aug 10, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 5 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Bright, good sized at 5' in diameter, a well concentrated core in a very rich galactic starfield, 1° southeast of NGC6544 and 2° southeast of M8
Andrew Cooper
Aug 11, 2017 Waikoloa, HI (map)
Hodgepodge w/TV-76mm f/6 APO @ 30x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
A small bright fuzzball, 5' in diameter, not resolved, NGC6544 visible 1° northwest, easily found when sweeping at low power
Andrew Cooper
May 25, 2001 Dragoon Mtn. Ranch, Cochise Co., AZ (map)
46cm f/4.5 Deep Violet
Faint, mid-sized, barely resolved, distinct round cluster without a dense core
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NGC 6553