The NGC 6694 is a open cluster in the constellation Scutum, located about 5,000 light-years from Earth. With an apparent size of 15.0' and a magnitude of 8, it is best observed during summer.

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

Type

Open Cluster

Constellation

Scutum

Distance

5000 ly

Size

15.0'

Season

Summer

Difficulty

Moderate

Magnitude

8