Messier 55

Globular Cluster M 55 (NGC 6809), class XI, in Sagittarius

[M 55 image]

RA:
19:39:59.4
Dec:
-30:57:44
Distance from Sun:
17.3 kly
Distance from Galactic Center:
12.7 kly
Apparent Diameter:
19.0 arc min
Brightness:
6.32 mag vis
Radial Velocity:
Diameter:
Abs. Mag:
Discovered in 1751-52 by Abbe Lacaille.


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