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Observation by Karen Smith: NGC 6366 - Deep Sky Object of Interest f...

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Karen Smith

Observer

Karen Smith

Observed

2026 Jun 19 - 01:01

Uploaded

2026 Jun 29 - 20:08

Objects

NGC6366

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Constellation

Ophiuchus

Field centre

RA: 17h27m
Dec: -05°05'
Position angle: +163°17'

Field size

0°30' × 0°20'

Equipment
  • Meade 8" LX90 SCT telescope
  • ZWO ASI2600MC Pro camera
  • ZWO AM5n Mount
  • ZWO OAG with ZWO ASI 220mm mini camera for guiding
  • ZWO ASIAIR Plus
  • Optolong L-Pro Filter
  • ZWO EAF
Exposure

39 x 60 seconds

Location

Midlands, United Kingdom

Target name

NGC 6366

Title

NGC 6366 - Deep Sky Object of Interest for June

About this image

The June Object of Interest for the BAA deep sky section, NGC 6366 was a fun target.  I'm not sure what is going on with the bright star to the left though as it looks distorted.  I think my SCT may need collimating or it was possibly distorted by thermal currents.  

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