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Star Cluster

NGC 6569 :
globular star cluster

NGC 6569 is a globular star cluster located in the constellation Sagittarius . NGC 6569 is magnitude 8.55*, and is 6.2' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. NGC 6569
      1. Type:
      2. globular cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 8.55
      1. Size:
      2. 6.2'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 18h 13m 38.80s
      1. Declination:
      2. -31° 49' 36.8"

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.



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