About NGC 6352 (C81)

NGC 6352 stands out as a well-known observing object and shows up as a faint patch of light. It has moderate brightness.

Current visibility

It is currently below the horizon.

It stays above 30° for roughly 5 hours.

Observing conditions matter, contrast improves away from light pollution.

Observing tips

It requires patience and good conditions.

What to expect

It is more subtle than brighter Dso objects.

Type

Globular Cluster

Constellation

Ara

Distance

18300 ly

Size

Season

Summer

Difficulty

Easy

Magnitude

7.8