Messier 92
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Distance to Earth | 26,740 light years |
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Constellation | Hercules |
Metallicity | = –2. 16 dex |
Class | IV |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 6. 3 |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 14' arc minutes |
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ID | 2463836 |
About Messier 92
Messier 92 is a globular cluster of stars in the northern constellation of Hercules. It was discovered by Johann Elert Bode in 1777, then published in the Jahrbuch during 1779. The cluster was independently rediscovered by Charles Messier on March 18, 1781 and added as the 92nd entry in his catalogue.