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M29

M29 is a Open Cluster in Charles Messier's catalog of deep sky objects.
 

 



M29

 
 
Fact Sheet

Messier Number

  M29

Catalog Number

  NGC 6913

Constellation

  Cygnus

Location

  20 23.9 (Right Ascension)

  38 32 (Declination)

Integrated Visual Magnitude

  7.1

Angular Size

  7 arc minutes

Type

  Open Cluster

Distance From Earth

  4,000 light years

Discoverer

  Charles Messier in 1764

 
Description

Overview:
Messier Object M29 is a Open Cluster which was discovered by Charles Messier in 1764. It has an angular size of 7 arc minutes.

Location:
M29 is located inside the constellation Cygnus at RA 20 23.9 and Declination 38 32. It is 4,000 light years from Earth which makes it the 25th furthest Messier Object from Earth.

Brightness:
In relation to the other Messier Objects, M29 is a bright deep space object with a visual magnitude of 7.1.