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M19

M19 is a Globular Cluster in Charles Messier's catalog of deep sky objects.
 

 



M19

 
 
Fact Sheet

Messier Number

  M19

Catalog Number

  NGC 6273

Constellation

  Ophiuchus

Location

  17 02.6 (Right Ascension)

  -26 16 (Declination)

Integrated Visual Magnitude

  6.8

Angular Size

  13.5 arc minutes

Type

  Globular Cluster

Distance From Earth

  28,400 light years

Discoverer

  Charles Messier in 1764

 
Description

Overview:
Messier Object M19 is a Globular Cluster discovered by Charles Messier in 1764. It has an angular size of 13.5 arc minutes.

Location:
M19 is located within the borders of the constellation Ophiuchus at Right Ascension 17 02.6 and Declination -26 16. It is 28,400 light years from Earth making it the 58th furthest Messier Object from Earth.

Brightness:
Compared to the other objects from the Messier catalog, M19 is a relatively bright deep space object with a brightness rating of 6.8.