About NGC 6171 (M107)

NGC 6171 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 8 hours.

Observing conditions matter, fine detail requires darker skies.

Observing tips

This object is better suited for experienced observers.

What to expect

At higher magnification, subtle detail can be detected.

It is less prominent than the brightest objects in the catalog.

Type

Globular Cluster

Constellation

Ophiucus

Distance

19600 ly

Size

7.8'

Season

Summer

Difficulty

Hard

Magnitude

7.9