NGC 6569
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 6569, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 6569
H II 201, h 3736, GC 4389, ESO 456-SC077, GCL 91
| Type | Globular Cluster |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 8.7 |
| Size | 5.8' |
| Right Ascension | 18h 13' 38.6" (2000) |
| Declination | 31° 49' 40" S |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Description | cB, L, R, rrr, *15.. |
| Classification | VIII |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Sep 16, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Small, bright, a glowing ball in a very rich galactic starfield, 5' diameter, not resolved, somewhat brighhter to the center, NGC 6558 is 43' west
Andrew Cooper
Apr 3, 2011 Hale Pohaku, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 175x
Seeing: 8 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Small, modest brightness, not resolved, about 2' across
Andrew Cooper
May 25, 2001 Dragoon Mtn. Ranch, Cochise Co., AZ (map)
46cm f/4.5 Deep Violet
Medium sized, barely resolved, a little denser towards the core
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Nearby objects for NGC 6569
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NGC 6569