NGC 6760 NGC 6738
Aql
☀8.9mag
Ø 40' / 13'

Tennis Racket

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Another piece of sports equipment is located in the constellation of Aquila. A cluster of eight relatively bright stars (6.8 to 9.9 mag) forms a pattern with a diameter of half a degree resembling a tennis racket.

VIC: Situated in an otherwise not very captivating area beneath the lower wing of the celestial eagle, where the average mortal seldom ventures, but it is definitely worth a visit. Almost everyone can recognize the tennis racket in this asterism.

10x50: ★★★☆☆
15x70: ★★★★☆
25x100: ★★★★☆