M75
globular cluster · Sagittarius · 8.6ᵐ
A Messier catalogue object — globular cluster in Sagittarius.
Notable facts
About 1/5 the apparent diameter of the Moon.
In brief
Which constellation is M75 in?
M75 lies in Sagittarius.
Is M75 visible to the naked eye?
8.6ᵐ — a telescope is needed.
When is the best time to observe M75?
Best observed in July.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 20h 06m · −21° 55′
- Type
- globular cluster
- Constellation
- Sagittarius
- How to observe
- 8.6ᵐ — a telescope is needed
- Angular size
- 6′
- Designation
- M75 · NGC 6864
Observing tip
In binoculars it is a fuzzy ball; a 100–150 mm telescope starts to resolve individual stars around the edges.
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | 8° | 138° |
| +55° | 13° | 131° |
| +45° | 23° | 122° |
| +30° | 38° | 116° |
| 0° | 68° | 112° |
| −35° | 77° | 117° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 12:21 |
| February | 10:13 |
| March | 08:28 |
| April | 06:35 |
| May | 04:40 |
| June | 02:34 |
| July | 00:30 |
| August | 22:29 |
| September | 20:36 |
| October | 18:47 |
| November | 16:47 |
| December | 14:38 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.