NGC 6861

NGC 6861 ring

NGC 6861, is located in the constellation Telescopium, and is best seen in summer.

NGC 6861 is magnitude 11, and is in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

1. Name:
2. NGC 6861

1. Type:
2. ring

1. Magnitude (m):
2. 11

1. Constellation:
2. Telescopium

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

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