NGC 6704
NGC 6704 is an open cluster in the constellation Scutum, magnitude 9.2, 3.3′ across.
A 9.2-magnitude open cluster in Scutum, about 3.3′ across.
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 85°N and never sets south of 85°S.
At its highest it stands 35° up from 50°N, 50° up from 35°N, 85° up from the equator, 60° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Open cluster
- Constellation
- Scutum
- Designations
- NGC 6704
- Magnitude
- 9.2
- Apparent size
- 3.3′
- Position
- RA 18h 50.8m, Dec −5° 12′ (J2000)
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