The NGC 6494 is a open cluster in the constellation Sagittarius, located about 2,150 light-years from Earth. With an apparent size of 25.0' and a magnitude of 6.9, it is best observed during summer.

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

Type

Open Cluster

Constellation

Sagittarius

Distance

2150 ly

Size

25.0'

Season

Summer

Difficulty

Easy

Magnitude

6.9