Messier 19
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| Distance to Earth | 28,700 light years |
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| Radius | 70 light years |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 7. 47 |
| Declination | −26° 16′ 04. 6″ |
| Distance | 28. 7 kly (8. 8 kpc) |
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| ID | 2373979 |
About Messier 19
Messier 19 or M19 is a globular cluster in the constellation Ophiuchus. It was discovered by Charles Messier on June 5, 1764 and added to his catalogue of comet-like objects that same year. It was resolved into individual stars by William Herschel in 1784.
Messier 19 Photos
