| Type |
Location |
r.a. |
dec. |
Size |
Magnitude |
Distance |
| Globular |
Ophiuchus |
16h47.2 |
-01°57' |
12.2' |
6.9 |
15.7 kly |
Messier 12 or M12 (also designated NGC 6218) is a globular cluster in the
constellation of Ophiuchus, at a distance of about 15,700 light-years.
This globular cluster has relatively low star concentration, allowing the
center to be resolved.
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Exp Time (s) |
Special processing |
Notes |
| March 6, 2004 |
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L 1:1
RGB 3:1 |
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R,G,B 300 |
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