Messier 92

Messier 92
Messier 92
	Center of M92 by HST; 1.44′ view
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Class	IV
Constellation	Hercules
Right ascension	17h 17m 07.39s
Declination	+43° 08′ 09.4″
Distance	26.7×103 ly (8.2 kpc)
Apparent magnitude (V)	6.4
Apparent dimensions (V)	14' arc minutes
Physical characteristics
Mass	2.0×105 M☉
Radius	54 ly
Metallicity	= –2.32 dex
Other designations	M92, NGC 6341, GCl 59
	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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