The NGC 6626 is a globular cluster in the constellation Sagittarius, located about 17,900 light-years from Earth. With an apparent size of 15.0' and a magnitude of 6.8, it is best observed during summer.

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

Type

Globular Cluster

Constellation

Sagittarius

Distance

17900 ly

Size

15.0'

Season

Summer

Difficulty

Easy

Magnitude

6.8