M 92 (NGC 6341)
M 92 (NGC 6341) is a globular cluster in the constellation Hercules, magnitude 6.4, 11′ across.
A bright globular cluster in Hercules with a dense core, often overlooked in favor of M13 although it is nearly as impressive.
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 north of 47°S and never sets north of 47°N.
At its highest it stands 83° up from 50°N, 82° up from 35°N, 47° up from the equator, 12° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Globular cluster
- Constellation
- Hercules
- Designations
- NGC 6341
- Magnitude
- 6.4
- Apparent size
- 11′
- Position
- RA 17h 17.1m, Dec +43° 8′ (J2000)
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