Messier 92

Messier 92
Center of M92 by HST; 1.44′ view
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ClassIV[1]
ConstellationHercules
Right ascension17h 17m 07.39s[2]
Declination+43° 08′ 09.4″[2]
Distance26.7×10^3 ly (8.2 kpc)[3]
Apparent magnitude (V)6.4[4]
Apparent dimensions (V)14' arc minutes
Physical characteristics
Mass2.0×105[5] M☉
Radius54 ly[6]
Metallicity = –2.32[7] dex
Estimated age14.2 Gyr[8]
Other designationsM92, NGC 6341, GCl 59[9]
See also: Globular cluster, List of globular clusters

Messier 92 (also known as M92, M 92, or NGC 6341) is a globular cluster of stars in the northern constellation of Hercules.

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