About NGC 6838 (M71)

NGC 6838 stands out as a well-known observing object and appears as a soft glow. 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

It requires patience and good conditions.

What to expect

In small telescopes it remains mostly unresolved.

Type

Globular Cluster

Constellation

Sagitta

Distance

11700 ly

Size

6.1'

Season

Summer

Difficulty

Moderate

Magnitude

8.3