General information
NGC6723 is the globular cluster at magnitude 7 that is placed in Sagittarius constellation and has apparent size of 11 angular minutes.
Because of low brightness and large angular size, is available for observations through a 5-inch telescope.
Information for observations
Tonight, 2024-03-28, NGC6723 will rise at southeast at 03:01 and will be observable until fading from view as dawn breaks. This time (05:28) the object will be placed at south. Maximum elevation, 14° above horizon, will be reached at 05:27, when will be placed at south.
NGC6723 on the sky map
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Object type | Globular Cluster |
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Constellation | Sagittarius |
Magnitude | 7 |
Apparent size | 11' |
Right ascension | 18h 59m 33.15s |
Declination | -36° 37′ 56.1″ |
Catalogues
Messier |
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New General Catalogue (NGC) | NGC6723 |
International Catalogue (IC) |
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