Messier : Messier M22

General information

NGC6656 is the globular cluster at magnitude 5 that is placed in Sagittarius constellation and has apparent size of 24 angular minutes.
Having high brightness and large apparent size, is available for observations through a pair of binoculars or small telescope.

Information for observations

Tonight, 2024-04-24, NGC6656 will rise at southeast at 00:12 and will be observable until fading from view as dawn breaks. This time (04:59) the object will be placed at south. Maximum elevation, 28° above horizon, will be reached at 04:52, when will be placed at south.