M 26 is not as spectacular as its near-neighbor M11,
but it is still a compact and pretty open cluster.
M 26 is about 5000 light years away, and 22 light
years in diameter.

Image data:
Camera: Canon 350 XT (modified)
Exposure: ISO 800, 1 minute x 40
Telescope: 10" Schmidt-Newtonian, Baader coma corrector