NGC 6705

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NGC 6705[1][2], which is also called M 11 or Wild Duck cluster, is an open cluster located in theconstellation Scutum.

NGC 6705
Observation data: 2000.0 epoch
Constellation Scutum
Right ascension 18h51.1m
Declination -06o16'
Type Open cluster
Apparent dimensions 14.0
Apparent magnitude 5.8
Other designations M 11, Wild Duck cluster

Appearance

Location

Scientific research

References

  1. Hirshfeld, Alan, and Roger W. Sinnott, eds., Sky Catalogue 2000.0, Vol.2, Cambridge, Massachusetts: Sky Publishing Corp. and Cambridge University Press, 1985. (3098,238)
  2. NGC 2000.0, The Complete New General Catalogue and Index Catalogue of Nebulae and Star Clusters by J.L.E. Dreyer Sinnott, R.W. (edited by) <Sky Publishing Corporation and Cambridge University Press (1988)>