Messier 55
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Distance to Earth | 17,610 light years |
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Radius | 48 light years |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 19′. 0 |
Constellation | Sagittarius |
Metallicity | = –1. 94 dex |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 7. 42 |
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ID | 2375737 |
About Messier 55
Messier 55 is a globular cluster in the constellation Sagittarius. It was discovered by Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in June 16, 1752 while observing from what today is South Africa.