Messier 22
Messier 22 is a Milky Way globular cluster (GC) found in the constellation of Sagittarius . Here are some key stats on Messier 22:
Cluster name: | Messier 22 |
Other designation: | Sagittarius Cluster |
Magnitude: | 5.1 |
Core neutron star: | binary |
Constellation: | Sagittarius |
Size (arc-minutes): | 32' |
Distance: | 10,497 ly |
Right Ascension: | 18h 36m 23.97s |
Declination: | -23° 54' 14.5" |
Notes: | planetary nebula |