# M 2 (NGC 7089)

M 2 (NGC 7089) is a globular cluster in the constellation Aquarius, magnitude 6.5, 13′ across.

A rich, compact globular cluster in Aquarius. Binoculars show a fuzzy star; an 8-inch telescope resolves its outer halo into a swarm of faint stars around a bright, dense core.

## 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 sits on the celestial equator, so it can be seen from almost everywhere on Earth.

At its highest it stands 39° up from 50°N, 54° up from 35°N, 89° up from the equator, 56° up from 35°S.

## Facts

- Type: Globular cluster
- Constellation: Aquarius
- Designations: NGC 7089
- Magnitude: 6.5
- Apparent size: 13′
- Position: RA 21h 33.5m, Dec −0° 49′ (J2000)

Open AstroPilot to see when M 2 (NGC 7089) is highest tonight from your location, how easy it is with your telescope or binoculars, and an eyepiece view. https://astropilot.space/object/M2