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Messier 2

Messier 2 is a Milky Way globular cluster (GC) found in the constellation of Aquarius . Here are some key stats on Messier 2 :

Cluster name:Messier 2
Magnitude:6.5
Core neutron star:binary
Constellation:Aquarius
Size (arc-minutes):16'
Distance:55,627 ly
Right Ascension:21h 33m 28.01s
Declination:-00° 49' 23.4"