NGC 6760
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 6760, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 6760
Melotte 219, C 1909+009, OCL 92, GCL 109
| Type | Globular Cluster |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 9 |
| Size | 9.6' |
| Right Ascension | 19h 11' 12.0" (2000) |
| Declination | 1° 1' 50" N |
| Constellation | Aquila |
| Description | pB, pL, vglbM (Auw. 44) |
| Classification | IX |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jun 19, 2023 Waikoloa, HI (map)
15cm f/5 Newtonian, Primero @ 53x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Bright and obvious, 5' in diameter, a round patch of unresolved glow that brightens towards the center
Andrew Cooper
Jul 23, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 61x
Seeing: 5 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
A conspicuous object in a rich galactic starfield, round, modest core, not resolved, about 5' in diameter
Andrew Cooper
May 27, 2006 Gila, NM (map)
46cm f/4.5 Deep Violet
Small, unresolved, a circular hazy patch about 8' in diameter with stars just beginning to resolve with averted vision
Other Data Sources for NGC 6760
Nearby objects for NGC 6760
12 objects found within 120'
| 21 Aquilae | 23 Aquilae | 24 Aquilae |
| Barnard 137 | Barnard 137-8 | HD 177178 |
| NGC 6749 | NGC 6775 | NGC 6785 |
| PK37-3.2 | PK37-5.1 | Sh2-72 |
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NGC 6760