M6 (NGC 6405)

Butterfly Cluster

Typ:	Open cluster
Constellation:	Scorpius
Size:	25'
Distance:	1.6 kLj
Brightness:	4.2 mag
Position:	RA:17h 40.1m DEC:−32° 13′
Max. height:	7.78°, Jun. (midnight at +50°N)
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Discovered:	Giovanni Battista Hodierna, 1654
Details:	Read more on Wikipedia

Due to its relative proximity to earth, the individual stars in this cluster can be resolved with even small telescopes. If you are happy enough to spot it at all.

Capturing M6 and M7 was only possible for some rare weather conditions. Rain during night and morning, cloudy throughout the day, so that humidity was kept on the ground and clear skies after dusk along with a cold night. Stars were visible with bare eyes already slightly above the horizon.

This is the situation where the image of M7 was taken: