Messier : Swan Nebula (Messier M17)

General information

NGC6618 is the star cluster with nebulousity at magnitude 6 that is placed in Sagittarius constellation and has apparent size of 2 angular minutes.
Because of low brightness and large angular size, star cluster is available for observations through a 5-inch telescope.

Information for observations

Tonight, 2024-04-16, star cluster NGC6618 will rise at east at 00:04 and will be observable until fading from view as dawn breaks. This time (05:14) the object will be placed at south. Maximum elevation, 34° above horizon, will be reached at 05:07, when star cluster will be placed at south.