Description
Overview:
The Messier Object M9 is a Globular Cluster which was discovered by Charles Messier in 1764.
It has an angular size of 9.3 arc minutes.
Location:
M9 is located within the borders of the constellation Ophiuchus at Right Ascension
17 19.2 and Declination -18 31.
It is 26,700 light years from Earth which makes it the 55th furthest Messier Object from Earth.
Brightness:
In relation to other Messier Objects, M9 is a relatively bright deep space object
with a brightness rating of 7.7.
