The NGC 6341 is a globular cluster in the constellation Hercules, located about 26,400 light-years from Earth. With an apparent size of 12.2' and a magnitude of 6.4, it is best observed during summer.

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

Type

Globular Cluster

Constellation

Hercules

Distance

26400 ly

Size

12.2'

Season

summer

Difficulty

Easy

Magnitude

6.4