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Messier 3

Messier 3 is a Milky Way globular cluster (GC) found in the constellation of Canes Venatici . Here are some key stats on Messier 3 :

Cluster name:Messier 3
Magnitude:6.2
Core neutron star:binary
Constellation:Canes Venatici
Size (arc-minutes):18'
Distance:34,046 ly
Right Ascension:13h 42m 11.62s
Declination:+28° 22' 38.2"