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M14

M14 is a Globular Cluster in Charles Messier's catalog of deep sky objects.
 

 



M14

 
 
Fact Sheet

Messier Number

  M14

Catalog Number

  NGC 6402

Constellation

  Ophiuchus

Location

  17 37.6 (Right Ascension)

  -03 15 (Declination)

Integrated Visual Magnitude

  7.6

Angular Size

  11.7 arc minutes

Type

  Globular Cluster

Distance From Earth

  29,000 light years

Discoverer

  Charles Messier in 1764

 
Description

Overview:
The Messier Object M14 is a Globular Cluster discovered by Charles Messier in 1764. It has an angular size of 11.7 arc minutes.

Location:
M14 is located inside the constellation Ophiuchus at Right Ascension 17 37.6 and Declination -03 15. It is 29,000 light years from Earth which makes it the 59th furthest Messier Object from Earth.

Brightness:
In relation to the other Messier Objects, M14 is a relatively bright deep space object with a brightness rating of 7.6.