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Messier 15 :
globular star cluster

Messier 15 is a globular star cluster located in the constellation Pegasus . Messier 15 is magnitude 6.20*, and is 18' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Messier 15
      1. Type:
      2. globular cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 6.20
      1. Size:
      2. 18'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 21h 29m 58.33s
      1. Declination:
      2. +12° 10' 01.1"
      1. Messier #:
      2. M15

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.



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