Messier : Trifid Nebula (Messier M20)

General information

NGC6514 is the cluster with nebulosity at magnitude 6 that is placed in Sagittarius constellation and has apparent size of 28 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, 2024-04-24, star cluster NGC6514 will rise at southeast at 23:34 and will be observable until fading from view as dawn breaks. This time (04:59) the object will be placed at south. Maximum elevation, 29° above horizon, will be reached at 04:18, when star cluster will be placed at south.