Albert Marth discovered NGC 6009 = m 296, along with NGC 6006 and 6007, on 2 Jun 1864 and noted "F, vS, stell." His position is accurate.
400/500mm - 17.5" (5/13/88): very faint, very small, round. A mag 15 star is close east. Located 6' N of NGC 6007 in a tight trio.
Notes by Steve Gottlieb