# IC 1276 (Pal 7)

IC 1276 (Pal 7) is a globular cluster in the constellation Serpens, magnitude 10.3, 9.6′ across.

A 10.3-magnitude globular cluster in Serpens, about 9.6′ across. It lies about 18,000 light-years away.

## When and where to see it

It is best placed in the evening sky around July, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in June). It can be seen from everywhere south of 83°N and never sets south of 83°S.

At its highest it stands 33° up from 50°N, 48° up from 35°N, 83° up from the equator, 62° up from 35°S.

## Facts

- Type: Globular cluster
- Constellation: Serpens
- Designations: Pal 7
- Magnitude: 10.3
- Apparent size: 9.6′
- Position: RA 18h 10.7m, Dec −7° 12′ (J2000)

Open AstroPilot to see when IC 1276 (Pal 7) is highest tonight from your location, how easy it is with your telescope or binoculars, and an eyepiece view. https://astropilot.space/object/IC1276