About NGC 6864 (M75)

NGC 6864 is frequently observed by amateur astronomers 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, subtle features are easily lost in bright skies.

Observing tips

It requires patience and good conditions.

What to expect

Under good conditions, the object reveals more character.

It is less prominent than the brightest objects in the catalog.

Type

Globular Cluster

Constellation

Sagittarius

Distance

57700 ly

Size

4.6'

Season

Summer

Difficulty

Moderate

Magnitude

8.5