Messier 23
Messier 23 is an open cluster (OC) found in the constellation of Sagittarius . Here are some key stats on Messier 23 :
| Cluster name: | Messier 23 |
| Magnitude: | 5.5 |
| Constellation: | Sagittarius |
| Size (arc-minutes): | 30' |
| Age (my): | 300 my |
| Distance (ly): | ly |
| Right Ascension: | 17h 57.0m |
| Declination: | -18° 59' |