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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