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Messier 56

Messier 56 is a Milky Way globular cluster (GC) found in the constellation of Lyra . Here are some key stats on Messier 56 :

Cluster name:Messier 56
Magnitude:8.3
Constellation:Lyra
Size (arc-minutes):8.8'
Distance:33,104 ly
Right Ascension:19h 16m 35.57s
Declination:+30° 11' 00.5"