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Messier 28 :
globular star cluster

Messier 28 is a globular star cluster located in the constellation Sagittarius . Messier 28 is magnitude 6.79*, and is 11.2' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Messier 28
      1. Type:
      2. globular cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 6.79
      1. Size:
      2. 11.2'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 18h 24m 32.81s
      1. Declination:
      2. -24° 52' 11.2"
      1. Messier #:
      2. M28

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



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