The open cluster M 26

From Fairfield , M 26 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 9° above the horizon at dawn.
Name
M 26
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Object Type
Open Cluster
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Constellation: | Scutum |
Magnitude: | 8.00 (V) [3] 8.00 (B) [2] |
B-V Color (mag): | -0.87 |
Right ascension: | 18h45m [2] |
Declination: | -09°23' [2] |
Distance: | 1.6 kpc 5.2 klyr [1] |
Absolute mag (V): | -3.02 |
All times shown in Fairfield local time.