The NGC 6656 is a globular cluster in the constellation Sagittarius, located about 10,100 light-years from Earth. With an apparent size of 17.0' and a magnitude of 5.1, it is best observed during summer.

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

Type

Globular Cluster

Constellation

Sagittarius

Distance

10100 ly

Size

17.0'

Season

Summer

Difficulty

Very Easy

Magnitude

5.1