NGC 6709 is an open cluster located in the constellation of Aquila (The Eagle). A moderately rich cluster it is classified on the Trumpler scale at a class of IV 2 m. Estimated age of the cluster is 141 million years.
NGC 6709 (2023)
- Constellation: Aquila
- Right Ascension: 18h 51m 20.6s
- Declination: +10° 20′ 02″
- Distance: 3,510 ly
- Details
- Category: Open Clusters
- Telescope: Explore Scientific 127 Refractor
- Camera: ZWO 2600 MM