M-23 in Sagittarius
M-23 is a large and brighter than M-24.  It is also in the star rich portion of the sky near the Milky Way.    You may be able to spot it with binoculars, if you have a clear view of the constellation Sagittarius and a dark sky. 
    Constellation:  Sagittarius

    Size:  27 arcmin 

    Magnitude:  5.5

    Number of Stars:  150

    RA:  17h 56m 54s

    Dec: -19 d 01m 00s
Scope:  8" LX 200 SCT
M-5C CCD Camera, STAR 2000 & IDAS Light Pollution Filter
Focal Ratio: f3.3
Exposure: 10 minutes autoguided  exposures
Link to SEDS M-23 Page
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