Messier/type:	M69 / globular cluster
mag/dia/dist:	7.7 / 7.1' / 33,500 ly
constellation:	Sagittarius
date/time/place:	May 22, 01 / 02:40 / bangkok
trans'y/seeing/l-poll:	poor / good / low
telescope:	newtonian 4.5" f8.8
eyepieces/power:	25mm / 40x
sky atlas page:	22

start at Kaus Australis hop to two stars mag5.5 in north-east direction. M69 locates at the top of imaginary right triangle comprise of two stars mag5.5 and M69 itself. It couldn't be seen in finder scope but clearly appeared in eyepiece. M69 appeared as round, small smudge of light, couldn't resolve the stars. One red star appeared close to M69.
Refer to text: medium concentration, bright, large and round, extend 130 ly. Home

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