The NGC 6981 is a globular cluster in the constellation Aquarius, located about 52,800 light-years from Earth. With an apparent size of 5.1' and a magnitude of 9.3, it is best observed during summer.

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

Type

Globular Cluster

Constellation

Aquarius

Distance

52800 ly

Size

5.1'

Season

Summer

Difficulty

Moderate

Magnitude

9.3