About NGC 6352 (C81)

NGC 6352 is a rewarding deep-sky target and is visible as a compact luminous region. It has moderate brightness.

Current visibility

It is currently below the horizon.

It stays above 30° for roughly 6 hours.

Observing conditions matter, fine detail requires darker skies.

Observing tips

This object is better suited for experienced observers.

What to expect

It offers less structure than some of the brightest galaxies.

Type

Globular Cluster

Constellation

Ara

Distance

18300 ly

Size

Season

Summer

Difficulty

Easy

Magnitude

7.8