NGC 6997
NGC 6997 is a cluster + nebula in the constellation Cygnus, magnitude 10.0, 6.9′ across.
A star cluster with nebulosity in Cygnus, about 6.9′ across. Its catalogued magnitude, 10.0, is that of the star cluster; the nebulosity is much fainter.
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around September, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in August). It can be seen from everywhere north of 45°S and never sets north of 45°N.
At its highest it stands 85° up from 50°N, 80° up from 35°N, 45° up from the equator, 10° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Cluster + nebula
- Constellation
- Cygnus
- Designations
- NGC 6997
- Magnitude
- 10.0
- Apparent size
- 6.9′
- Position
- RA 20h 56.7m, Dec +44° 38′ (J2000)
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