M-71
M-71 is a small globular located in an area of the sky where there are many stars.  The bright star Altair is a good place to start.  It is  about 10 degrees from the star.  Then look for the four 3 to 4 magnitude stars lined up for the constellation Sagitta.  If you can see them, you can probably find M-71.  But keep in mind that it is pretty small and that you will probably be able to the the brighter core region.
    Constellation:  Sagitta

    Size:  7.2 arcmin

    Magnitude:  8.4

    Magnitude Tip:  12.1

    RA:  19h 53m 46s

    Dec: +18 d 46m 42s
Scope:  Orion MAK 500
MX-5C CCD
Focal Ratio: f5.5
Exposure:  3 min
Scope:   8" LX 200 SCT
MX-5C CCD Camera
Focal Ratio: f4
Exposure:  3 min
Scope:   8" LX 200 SCT
MX-5C CCD Camera, STAR 2000
Focal Ratio: f10
Exposure:  35 min
Link to the SEDS M-71 Page
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