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Messier 30 :
globular star cluster

Messier 30 is a globular star cluster located in the constellation Capricornus . Messier 30 is magnitude 7.19*, and is 12' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Messier 30
      1. Type:
      2. globular cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 7.19
      1. Size:
      2. 12'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 21h 40m 22.12s
      1. Declination:
      2. -23° 10' 47.5"
      1. Messier #:
      2. M30

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



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