M 3, SkipRapp

M 3

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M 3 (also known as NGC 5272) is a globular cluster of stars in the northern constellation Canes Venatici. This cluster is one of the largest and brightest, and is made up of aaround 500,000 stars. It is estimated to be 8 million years old. It is located at a distance of about 33,900 light years away from earth. It was discovered by Charles Messier on May 3, 1764, and resolved into stars by William Herschel around 1784.

M3 is easily seen in small telescopes and binoculars.

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M 3, SkipRapp