General information
Open Cluster NGC6791 has the magnitude of 10 and is placed in Lyra constellation. The cluster's apparent sizes are 16 angular minutes.
Because of low brightness and large angular size, cluster is available for observations through a 5-inch telescope.
Information for observations
Tonight, 2024-03-29, cluster NGC6791 will rise at northeast at 22:22 and will be observable until fading from view as dawn breaks. This time (05:27) the object will be placed at east. Maximum elevation, 72° above horizon, will be reached at 05:26, when cluster will be placed at east.
NGC6791 on the sky map
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Object type | Open Cluster |
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Constellation | Lyra |
Magnitude | 10 |
Apparent size | 16' |
Right ascension | 19h 20m 53s |
Declination | 37° 46′ 18″ |
Catalogues
Messier |
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New General Catalogue (NGC) | NGC6791 |
International Catalogue (IC) |
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