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Messier 92 :
globular star cluster

Messier 92 is a globular star cluster located in the constellation Hercules . Messier 92 is magnitude 6.44*, and is 14' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Messier 92
      1. Type:
      2. globular cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 6.44
      1. Size:
      2. 14'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 17h 17m 07.35s
      1. Declination:
      2. +43° 08' 09.4"
      1. Messier #:
      2. M92

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



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