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7 years 5 months ago #106263 by mariosi
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Messier 56
Constellation Lyra
Right ascension 19h 16m 35.57s[2]
Declination +30° 11′ 00.5″[2]
Distance 32.9 kly (10.1 kpc)[3]
Apparent magnitude (V) +8.3
Apparent dimensions (V) 8′.8

Messier 56 (also known as M56 or NGC 6779) is a globular cluster in the constellation Lyra. It was discovered by Charles Messier on January 19, 1779. The cluster is located almost midway along an imaginary line between Albireo (β Cygni) and Sulafat (γ Lyrae).Wikipedia

Dob S/W Synta 250mm F.L.1200/f4.7
Explore Scientific 8.8mm F.O.V.:82°

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