M 70 (NGC 6681)
M 70 (NGC 6681) is a globular cluster in the constellation Sagittarius, magnitude 7.9, 7.8′ across.
A small, dense globular cluster near the Teapot's base whose core has collapsed, 2.5° east of M69. Comet Hale–Bopp was discovered next to it in 1995.
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around August, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in July). It can be seen from everywhere south of 58°N and never sets south of 58°S.
At its highest it stands 8° up from 50°N, 23° up from 35°N, 58° up from the equator, 87° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Globular cluster
- Constellation
- Sagittarius
- Designations
- NGC 6681
- Magnitude
- 7.9
- Apparent size
- 7.8′
- Position
- RA 18h 43.2m, Dec −32° 18′ (J2000)
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