M26 - Scutum Cluster
Open Star Cluster observed from SM Soccer Fields on a good night with excellent transparency.
Object Type: Open Cluster
Constellation: Scutum
Right Ascension: 18h 45m 12s
Declination: -09° 24' 00"
Magnitude: 9.5
Size: 15.0'
My Observation Details
| Object Name: | M26 - Scutum Cluster |
| Seeing: | G |
| Transparency: | 6 |
| Lat/Lon: | 35.161, -85.372 |
| Instrument: | 750mm/150mm |
| Power: | 75.0x (10mm eyepiece) |
| Date: | 2023-08-15 |
| Time: | 10:20 EST |
Observation Notes
Visual Description
Only the 4 brightest stars of the cluster were visible. Looks like a squished kite. Surround star field is dim and sparse.
Additional Notes
Used Telrad finder to locate this object.
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