Messier : Messier M62

General information

NGC6266 is the globular cluster at magnitude 6 that is placed in Ophiuchus constellation and has apparent size of 14 angular minutes.
Because of low brightness and large angular size, is available for observations through a 5-inch telescope.

Information for observations

Tonight, 2024-04-25, NGC6266 will rise at southeast at 23:09 and will be observable until fading from view as dawn breaks. This time (04:57) the object will be placed at southwest. Maximum elevation, 20° above horizon, will be reached at 03:13, when will be placed at south.