M71 - Sagitta Cluster

Globular cluster also known as the Angelfish Cluster. Very dim and small with plentiful surrounding stars.


Object Type: Globular Cluster

Constellation: Sagitta

Right Ascension: 19h 53m 48s

Declination: +18° 47' 00"

Magnitude: 8.5

Size: 7.2'

My Observation Details

Object Name: M71 - Sagitta Cluster
Seeing: VG
Transparency: 7
Lat/Lon: 35.161, -85.372
Instrument: 750mm/150mm
Power: 53.6x (14mm eyepiece)
Date: 2023-07-12
Time: 12:06 EST

Observation Notes

Visual Description

Very dim and small.

Additional Notes

Surrounding stars are plentiful though. Used Telrad finder.

Sketch

M71 - Sagitta Cluster sketch