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M10

M10 is a Globular Cluster in Charles Messier's catalog of deep sky objects.
 

 



M10

 
 
Fact Sheet

Messier Number

  M10

Catalog Number

  NGC 6254

Constellation

  Ophiuchus

Location

  16 57.1 (Right Ascension)

  -04 06 (Declination)

Integrated Visual Magnitude

  6.6

Angular Size

  15.1 arc minutes

Type

  Globular Cluster

Distance From Earth

  14,400 light years

Discoverer

  Charles Messier in 1764

 
Description

Overview:
The Messier Object M10 is a Globular Cluster discovered by Charles Messier in 1764. It has an angular size of 15.1 arc minutes.

Location:
M10 is located within the borders of the constellation Ophiuchus at Right Ascension 16 57.1 and Declination -04 06. It is 14,400 light years from Earth making it the 46th furthest Messier Object from Earth.

Brightness:
Compared to the other objects from the Messier catalog, M10 is a relatively bright deep sky object with a visual magnitude of 6.6.