About NGC 6838 (M71)

NGC 6838 is a rewarding deep-sky target 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, fine detail requires darker skies.

Observing tips

It requires patience and good conditions.

Type

Globular Cluster

Constellation

Sagitta

Distance

11700 ly

Size

6.1'

Season

Summer

Difficulty

Moderate

Magnitude

8.3