NGC 6646
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 6646, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 6646
H II 907, GC 4417, MCG+07-38-008, UGC 11258, PGC 61944
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 12.6 |
| Size | 1.257' x 1.056' @ 65° |
| Right Ascension | 18h 29' 38.6" (2000) |
| Declination | 39° 51' 54" N |
| Constellation | Lyra |
| Description | F, S, iF |
| Classification | Sa |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Aug 28, 2021 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 175x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Small, faint, round, a faint stellar core, the field is scattered with several 9th magnitude stars: 4' north, 3' east, and 8' southwest, the 14th magnitude IC1288 10' south is not visible, neither is the 15th magnitude IC1289 7' northeast
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NGC 6646