About NGC 6637 (M69)

NGC 6637 is frequently observed by amateur astronomers and is visible as a compact luminous region. It has moderate brightness.

Current visibility

It is currently below the horizon.

It stays above 30° for roughly 8 hours.

Observing conditions matter, contrast improves away from light pollution.

Observing tips

This object is better suited for experienced observers.

What to expect

In small telescopes it remains mostly unresolved.

It is less prominent than the brightest objects in the catalog.

Type

Globular Cluster

Constellation

Sagittarius

Distance

26700 ly

Size

3.8'

Season

Summer

Difficulty

Moderate

Magnitude

7.6