# M 15 (NGC 7078)

M 15 (NGC 7078) is a globular cluster in the constellation Pegasus, magnitude 6.2, 12′ across.

A bright, very dense globular cluster whose core has collapsed, giving it a tiny, intense center at any magnification. It also holds Pease 1, the first planetary nebula found inside a globular cluster.

## When and where to see it

It is best placed in the evening sky around September, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in August). It can be seen from everywhere north of 78°S and never sets north of 78°N.

At its highest it stands 52° up from 50°N, 67° up from 35°N, 78° up from the equator, 43° up from 35°S.

## Facts

- Type: Globular cluster
- Constellation: Pegasus
- Designations: NGC 7078, Great Pegasus Cluster
- Magnitude: 6.2
- Apparent size: 12′
- Position: RA 21h 30.0m, Dec +12° 10′ (J2000)

Open AstroPilot to see when M 15 (NGC 7078) is highest tonight from your location, how easy it is with your telescope or binoculars, and an eyepiece view. https://astropilot.space/object/M15