The NGC 6266 is a globular cluster in the constellation Ophiucus, located about 21,500 light-years from Earth. With an apparent size of 6.3' and a magnitude of 6.5, it is best observed during summer.

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

Type

Globular Cluster

Constellation

Ophiucus

Distance

21500 ly

Size

6.3'

Season

Summer

Difficulty

Moderate

Magnitude

6.5