Observation by James Weightman: M6 Butterfly Cluster

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James Weightman

Observer

James Weightman

Observed

2026 Jun 24 - 00:47

Uploaded

2026 Jun 24 - 10:16

Objects

The Butterfly Cluster (M6)

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Constellation

Scorpius

Field centre

RA: 17^h40^m
Dec: -32°17'
Position angle: -0°17'

Field size

1°41' × 2°34'

Equipment

ZWO Seestar S30 Pro (Equatorial)

Exposure

10 minutes: 20 X 30 seconds

Location

near Cirencester, Glos, UK

Target name

Title

M6 Butterfly Cluster

About this image

Caught above misty south horizon. (Alas M7 further south lost in mirk)

Files associated with this observation

m6jw2.jpg (1.3 MB)

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