The NGC 6838 is a globular cluster in the constellation Sagitta, located about 11,700 light-years from Earth. With an apparent size of 6.1' and a magnitude of 8.3, it is best observed during summer.

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

Type

Globular Cluster

Constellation

Sagitta

Distance

11700 ly

Size

6.1'

Season

Summer

Difficulty

Moderate

Magnitude

8.3