NGC 6539

Capture

Seestar s50 367 stacks

Date

27 April 2026

Location

Camden, NSW

Original

1080 × 1920 px

NGC 6539 is a globular cluster of stars in the constellation Serpens. It is located at a distance of 26,630 light years from the Sun, and 10000 light years from the Galactic Center. There is a large dark cloud complex located in the fore of this cluster, causing reddening from extinction. Apparent magnitude 9.6

See it in the star clusters gallery