M 19 (NGC 6273)
M 19 (NGC 6273) is a globular cluster in the constellation Ophiuchus, magnitude 6.8, 14′ across.
One of the most oblate globular clusters known, visibly oval in a telescope. It lies close to the center of the Milky Way, behind a veil of dust.
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around July, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in June). It can be seen from everywhere south of 64°N and never sets south of 64°S.
At its highest it stands 14° up from 50°N, 29° up from 35°N, 64° up from the equator, 81° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Globular cluster
- Constellation
- Ophiuchus
- Designations
- NGC 6273
- Magnitude
- 6.8
- Apparent size
- 14′
- Position
- RA 17h 2.6m, Dec −26° 16′ (J2000)
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