Messier 9
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Constellation | Ophiuchus |
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Apparent magnitude (V) | 7. 9 |
Distance | 25. 8 kly (7. 9 kpc) |
Estimated age | 12. 0 Gyr |
Right ascension | 17h 19m 11. 78s |
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ID | 2979732 |
About Messier 9
Messier 9 or M9 is a globular cluster in the constellation of Ophiuchus. It is positioned in the southern part of the constellation to the southwest of Eta Ophiuchi, and lies atop a dark cloud of dust designated Barnard 64.