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Star Cluster

NGC 6539 :
globular star cluster

NGC 6539 is a globular star cluster located in the constellation Serpens . NGC 6539 is magnitude 9.33*, and is 7.9' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. NGC 6539
      1. Type:
      2. globular cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 9.33
      1. Size:
      2. 7.9'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 18h 04m 49.68s
      1. Declination:
      2. -07° 35' 09.0"

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



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