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M30

M30 is a Globular Cluster in Charles Messier's catalog of deep sky objects.
 

 



M30

 
 
Fact Sheet

Messier Number

  M30

Catalog Number

  NGC 7099

Constellation

  Capricornus

Location

  21 40.4 (Right Ascension)

  -23 11 (Declination)

Integrated Visual Magnitude

  7.2

Angular Size

  11 arc minutes

Type

  Globular Cluster

Distance From Earth

  26,100 light years

Discoverer

  Charles Messier in 1764

 
Description

Overview:
Messier Object M30 is a Globular Cluster discovered by Charles Messier in 1764. It has an angular size of 11 arc minutes.

Location:
M30 is located within the borders of the constellation Capricornus at Right Ascension 21 40.4 and Declination -23 11. It is 26,100 light years from the planet Earth which makes it the 54th furthest Messier Object from Earth.

Brightness:
Compared to other Messier Objects, M30 is a relatively bright deep sky object with a brightness rating of 7.2.