M26
open cluster · Scutum · 8.0ᵐ
A Messier catalogue object — open cluster in Scutum.
Notable facts
About 1/2 the apparent diameter of the Moon.
In brief
Which constellation is M26 in?
M26 lies in Scutum.
Is M26 visible to the naked eye?
8.0ᵐ — visible with binoculars.
When is the best time to observe M26?
Best observed in July.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 18h 45m · −9° 24′
- Type
- open cluster
- Constellation
- Scutum
- How to observe
- 8.0ᵐ — visible with binoculars
- Angular size
- 15′
- Designation
- M26 · NGC 6694
Observing tip
Best in binoculars or a telescope at low power, so the whole cluster fits in the field of view.
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | 21° | 109° |
| +55° | 26° | 107° |
| +45° | 36° | 103° |
| +30° | 51° | 101° |
| 0° | 81° | 99° |
| −35° | 64° | 102° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 11:00 |
| February | 08:52 |
| March | 07:07 |
| April | 05:14 |
| May | 03:19 |
| June | 01:13 |
| July | 23:09 |
| August | 21:08 |
| September | 19:15 |
| October | 17:27 |
| November | 15:26 |
| December | 13:17 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.