# M 62 (NGC 6266)

M 62 (NGC 6266) is a globular cluster in the constellation Ophiuchus, magnitude 6.5, 14′ across.

A bright, dense globular cluster near the center of the Milky Way, visibly lopsided because of the galaxy's tidal pull.

## 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 60°N and never sets south of 60°S.

At its highest it stands 10° up from 50°N, 25° up from 35°N, 60° up from the equator, 85° up from 35°S.

## Facts

- Type: Globular cluster
- Constellation: Ophiuchus
- Designations: NGC 6266, Flickering Globular
- Magnitude: 6.5
- Apparent size: 14′
- Position: RA 17h 1.2m, Dec −30° 7′ (J2000)

Open AstroPilot to see when M 62 (NGC 6266) is highest tonight from your location, how easy it is with your telescope or binoculars, and an eyepiece view. https://astropilot.space/object/M62