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Star Cluster

Messier 26 :
open star cluster

Messier 26 is a open star cluster located in the constellation Scutum . Messier 26 is magnitude 8.00*, and is 7' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Messier 26
      1. Type:
      2. open cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 8.00
      1. Size:
      2. 7'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 18h 45.3m
      1. Declination:
      2. -09° 23'
      1. Messier #:
      2. M26

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



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