M69
NGC 6637
Type: Globular Cluster
Constellation: Sagittarius
Magnitude: 9.0
Size: 7.1'
RA-Dec: 18h 34.4m - -32 21
Difficulty: T E=easy, T=tough, C=challenging
Description:
M69 is one of the smaller and poorer globular clusters in our galaxy.   It is fairly bright and can be seen in binoculars, although a telescope and higher magnification may be required to resolve any members or see its mottled asymmetric core.   Notice the 8th magnitude star nearby.   M69 is quite metal-rich for a globular cluster, indicating that it is relatively young, although likely still older than the sun.
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