This sparse open cluster is visible in a telescope with ease. It's harder in binoculars, I required averted vision to see it in mine. It is not visible to the unaided eye from the city.
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NGC 6709 - Open Cluster in Aquila| Object # 26 | Object Name:NGC 6709 | |
| Other Names:None | ||
| RA:18:51:18.00 | Dec:10:19:00.00 | |
| Constellation:Aquila | Season:Summer | |
| Magnitude:6.7 | Type:Open Cluster | |
| Description: This sparse open cluster is visible in a telescope with ease. It's harder in binoculars, I required averted vision to see it in mine. It is not visible to the unaided eye from the city. |
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| BINOCULAR | TELESCOPE | |
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