Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cygnus (Cyg)  ·  Contains:  M 29  ·  NGC 6913
Messier 29, Mark Spruce
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Messier 29

Messier 29, Mark Spruce
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Messier 29

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Messier 29

An open cluster in the constellation of Cygnus. Discovered in 1764 by Charles Messier. This target can easily be seen with binoculars. Is is approaching us at an estimated 28 Km/s and is around 10 million years old. The five hottest stars form a 'mini big dipper'. Its apparent brightness is 8.5 but the absolute magnitude is -8.2 or put it another way the luminosity of 160,000 Suns.

Taken with poor seeing from fine high altitude cloud in gusty conditions.

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Messier 29, Mark Spruce