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M75

M75 is a Globular Cluster in Charles Messier's catalog of deep sky objects.
 

 



M75

 
 
Fact Sheet

Messier Number

  M75

Catalog Number

  NGC 6864

Constellation

  Sagittarius

Location

  20 06.1 (Right Ascension)

  -21 55 (Declination)

Integrated Visual Magnitude

  8.5

Angular Size

  6 arc minutes

Type

  Globular Cluster

Distance From Earth

  61,300 light years

Discoverer

  Pierre Méchain in 1780

 
Description

Overview:
The Messier Object M75 is a Globular Cluster which was discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1780. It has an angular size of 6 arc minutes.

Location:
M75 is located inside the constellation Sagittarius at Right Ascension 20 06.1 and Declination -21 55. It is 61,300 light years from the planet Earth making it the 70th furthest Messier Object from Earth.

Brightness:
In relation to the other Messier Objects, M75 is a relatively dim deep sky object with a brightness rating of 8.5.