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M15

M15 is a Globular Cluster in Charles Messier's catalog of deep sky objects.
 

 



M15

 
 
Fact Sheet

Messier Number

  M15

Catalog Number

  NGC 7078

Constellation

  Pegasus

Location

  21 30.0 (Right Ascension)

  12 10 (Declination)

Integrated Visual Magnitude

  6.2

Angular Size

  12.3 arc minutes

Type

  Globular Cluster

Distance From Earth

  33,600 light years

Discoverer

  Jean-Dominique Maraldi in 1746

 
Description

Overview:
Messier Object M15 is a Globular Cluster which was discovered by Jean-Dominique Maraldi in 1746. It has an angular size of 12.3 arc minutes.

Location:
M15 is located inside the constellation Pegasus at Right Ascension 21 30.0 and Declination 12 10. It is 33,600 light years from Earth making it the 64th furthest Messier Object from Earth.

Brightness:
In relation to the other objects from the Messier catalog, M15 is a relatively bright deep sky object with a visual magnitude of 6.2.