NGC 6709

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NGC 6709
NGC 6709 large.png
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation Aquila
Right ascension 18h 51.3m[1]
Declination +10° 19′[1]
Distance 3504.5 ly (1075 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V) 6.7
Apparent dimensions (V) 13'
Physical characteristics
Radius 9
Other designations OCISM 21, C 1849+102, OCl 100.0
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 6709 is an open cluster in the constellation Aquila.

Map showing location of NGC 6709 (Roberto Mura)

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "SIMBAD Astronomical Database". Results for NGC 6709. Retrieved 2007-04-25. 

External links[edit]

Coordinates: Sky map 18h 51m 18s, +10° 19′ 00″