Messier 11 (The Wild Duck Cluster)

Messier 11

Constellation Scutum
Right ascension 18h 51.1m
Declination −06° 16′
Distance 6,200 ly or 24,900,000 years (1,900 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V) 6.3
Apparent dimensions (V) 14.0′
Physical characteristics
Estimated age 220 million years
Other designations Messier 11, NGC 6705

The Wild Duck Cluster (also known as Messier 11, or NGC 6705) is an open cluster in the constellation Scutum. It was discovered by Gottfried Kirch in 1681. Charles Messier included it in his catalogue in 1764 (Wikipedia).

Dob 250mm S/W F.L.1200/f4.7
Explore Scientific 20mm
Location Mammari

Kind Regards
Marios

One of my favourite objects in the entire sky, great job on these sketches Marios.

Finbarr.

Where is Mammari?

Thank you for all your wonderful sketches, Marios.

Clear skies,

Aubrey.

Hello Finbarr and Aubrey, and thank you for the nice feedback!

Aubrey,
Mammari village near of Nicosia Capital town Cyprus.

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