NGC 6709

NGC 6709
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation Aquila
Right ascension 18h 51.3m[1]
Declination +10° 19[1]
Distance 3504.5 ly (1075 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V) 6.7
Apparent dimensions (V) 13'
Physical characteristics
Radius 9
Other designations OCISM 21, C 1849+102, OCl 100.0

NGC 6709 is an open cluster in the constellation Aquila.

Map showing location of NGC 6709 (Roberto Mura)

References

  1. 1 2 "SIMBAD Astronomical Database". Results for NGC 6709. Retrieved 2007-04-25.

Coordinates: 18h 51m 18s, +10° 19′ 00″


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