Messier : Messier M107

General information

Globular Cluster NGC6171 has the magnitude of 8 and is placed in Ophiuchus constellation. The 's apparent sizes are 3 angular minutes.
Because of low brightness and large angular size, is available for observations through a 5-inch telescope.

Information for observations

Tonight, 2024-04-27, NGC6171 will be visible all night. At 22:05 the object will be placed at southeast, 7° above your horizon, and will be observable until around 04:54 when fade from view as dawn breaks southwest. Maximum elevation, 37° above horizon, will be reached at 02:36, when will be placed at south.