Type | Open Cluster |
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Magnitude | 8.6 | Right Ascension | 18h 39' (2000) |
Declination | 8° 26' S |
Constellation | Scutum |
Classification | II 2 m |
Andrew Cooper
Jul 19, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 81x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
A conspicuous patch of haze in a very rich galactic starfield, about 5' in diameter, partially resolved, rich, 1° east of αSct past NGC6664
Delta Scuti | Epsilon Scuti | NGC 6664 |
PK23-2.1 | RX Scuti |
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