The NGC 6613 is a open cluster in the constellation Sagittarius, located about 4,900 light-years from Earth. With an apparent size of 9.0' and a magnitude of 7.5, it is best observed during summer.

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

Type

Open Cluster

Constellation

Sagittarius

Distance

4900 ly

Size

9.0'

Season

Summer

Difficulty

Moderate

Magnitude

7.5