Observer's guide
About NGC 6779
NGC 6779 (M56) is catalogued as a globular cluster in Lyra. Its J2000 position is RA 19:16:35.51, Dec +30:11:04.2, corresponding to 289.1482 degrees RA and 30.1835 degrees Dec. The local catalogue places it about 31,600 light-years away. Its referenced angular extent is approximately 7.1 by 7.1 arcminutes.
Observing tips
This is rated as a moderate target at magnitude 8.3. It is associated with summer observing, with midnight placement typically strongest around July. From 52 degrees north its theoretical meridian altitude is about 68.2 degrees; local horizons and the live altitude chart determine the practical window.
A small telescope under reasonably dark skies is a good starting point; use the live altitude chart to choose its highest point.
What to expect
The SIMBAD classification for the matched source is GlC. A published radial velocity value is -122 km/s. The SIMBAD record currently connects it to 460 bibliographic references.
At roughly 7.1 arcminutes across, it benefits from a narrower field and adequate image scale. Use the listed 7.1 by 7.1 arcminute extent to check framing, and treat catalogue magnitude as integrated brightness rather than a direct measure of visual contrast.