Messier 7
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| Distance to Earth | 978. 5 light years |
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| Radius | 25 light years |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 3. 3 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 80. 0′ |
| Estimated age | 200 Myr |
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| ID | 2341566 |
About Messier 7
Messier 7 or M7, also designated NGC 6475 and sometimes known as the Ptolemy Cluster, is an open cluster of stars in the constellation of Scorpius. The cluster is easily detectable with the naked eye, close to the "stinger" of Scorpius. With a declination of -34. 8°, it is the southernmost Messier object.
Messier 7 Photos
