NGC 6539
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 6539, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 6539
| Type | Globular Cluster |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 8.9 | Right Ascension | 18h 4' 49.7" (2000) |
| Declination | 7° 35' 9" S |
| Constellation | Serpens |
| Description | vS, F |
| Classification | X |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jun 1, 2022 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6.5 Moon: 0%
Quite faint, round, <5' diameter, not resolved, a very faint round fuzzy in the 8" Astrola
Andrew Cooper
Aug 9, 2021 Waikoloa, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 130x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 5.5 Moon: 0%
Big, faint, without a notable core, resolved, 5' diameter
Other Data Sources for NGC 6539
Nearby objects for NGC 6539
5 objects found within 60'
| HD 165402 | Tau Ophiuchi | Tau Ophiuchi A |
| Tau Ophiuchi B | Tau Ophiuchi C |
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NGC 6539