The NGC 6218 is a globular cluster in the constellation Ophiucus, located about 16,000 light-years from Earth. With an apparent size of 12.2' and a magnitude of 6.7, it is best observed during summer.

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

Type

Globular Cluster

Constellation

Ophiucus

Distance

16000 ly

Size

12.2'

Season

Summer

Difficulty

Moderate

Magnitude

6.7