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Messier 2 :
globular star cluster

Messier 2 is a globular star cluster located in the constellation Aquarius . Messier 2 is magnitude 6.47*, and is 16' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Messier 2
      1. Type:
      2. globular cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 6.47
      1. Size:
      2. 16'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 21h 33m 28.01s
      1. Declination:
      2. -00° 49' 23.4"
      1. Messier #:
      2. M2

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.



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