Messier 80
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| Distance to Earth | 32,620 light years |
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| Radius | 48 light years |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 10′. 0 |
| Class | II |
| Other designations | M80, NGC 6093, GCl 39 |
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| ID | 2990785 |
About Messier 80
Messier 80 is a globular cluster in the constellation Scorpius. It was discovered by Charles Messier in 1781. The star cluster is located midway between α Scorpii and β Scorpii in a field in the Milky Way that is rich in nebulae. It can be viewed with modest amateur telescopes as a mottled ball of light.
