About NGC 6681 (M70)

NGC 6681 offers a subtle but interesting view and shows up as a faint patch of light. It has moderate brightness.

Current visibility

It is currently below the horizon.

It stays above 30° for roughly 7 hours.

Observing conditions matter, fine detail requires darker skies.

Observing tips

This object is better suited for experienced observers.

What to expect

At higher magnification, subtle detail can be detected.

Type

Globular Cluster

Constellation

Sagittarius

Distance

28000 ly

Size

4.1'

Season

Summer

Difficulty

Moderate

Magnitude

7.9