Messier 92
| Messier 92 | |
|---|---|
Center of M92 by HST; 1.44′ view | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Class | IV |
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Right ascension | 17h 17m 07.39s |
| Declination | +43° 08′ 09.4″ |
| Distance | 26.7×103 ly (8.2 kpc) |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 6.4 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 14' arc minutes |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mass | 2.0×105 M☉ |
| Radius | 54 ly |
| Metallicity | = –2.32 dex |
| Other designations | M92, NGC 6341, GCl 59 |
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Messier 92 (also known as M92, M 92, or NGC 6341) is a globular cluster of stars in the northern constellation of Hercules.