Messier 62
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| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
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| Tidal radius | 59 ly. |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 6. 45 |
| Absolute magnitude | −9. 18. |
| Radius | 49 ly |
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| ID | 2990819 |
About Messier 62
Messier 62 or M62, also known as NGC 6266, is a globular cluster of stars in the equatorial constellation of Ophiuchus. It was discovered on June 7, 1771 by Charles Messier, then added to his catalogue in 1779. M62 is at a distance of about 22. 2 kly from Earth and 5. 5 kly from the Galactic center.
