The Wild Duck Cluster is a open cluster in the constellation Scutum, located about 6,000 light-years from Earth. With an apparent size of 14.0' and a magnitude of 6.3, it is best observed during summer.

Under dark skies, this object is considered Very Easy to observe with small amateur telescopes.

Type

Open Cluster

Constellation

Scutum

Distance

6000 ly

Size

14.0'

Season

Summer

Difficulty

Very Easy

Magnitude

6.3