14 October 2026
NGC 6743
A round to slightly oval and sparse cluster featuring an oblique stellar pattern and several pairs of stars.
- Object type
- Open cluster
- Constellation
- Lyra
- Telescope
- 0.6 m Newtonian reflector
- Magnification
- 150×
Östergötland · Sweden
Omega Observatory
This site presents documented astronomical observations made at Omega Observatory.
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An overview of tonight's observing conditions at Omega Observatory. Explore astronomical darkness, lunar conditions, weather forecasts and the calculated best observing period.
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Observations
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14 October 2026
NGC 6792
A small, faint, diffuse galaxy with possible central brightening, near a bright field star and distinctive stellar patterns.
- Object type
- Galaxy
- Constellation
- Lyra
- Telescope
- 0.6 m Newtonian reflector
- Magnification
- 150×
14 October 2026
NGC 6791
A relatively sparse-looking cluster with an indistinct edge, several close star pairs and two prominent stars to the northwest.
- Object type
- Open cluster
- Constellation
- Lyra
- Telescope
- 0.6 m Newtonian reflector
- Magnification
- 150×
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