Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Ophiuchus (Oph)
M14 Globular Cluster, AlBroxton
M14 Globular Cluster
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M14 Globular Cluster

M14 Globular Cluster, AlBroxton
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M14 Globular Cluster

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Messier 14 (also known as M14 or NGC 6402) is a globular cluster in the constellation Ophiuchus. It was discovered by Charles Messier in 1764. At a distance of about 30,000 light-years, M14 contains several hundreds of thousands of stars. At an apparent magnitude +7.6 it can be easily observed with binoculars. Medium-sized telescopes will show some hint of the individual stars of which the brightest is of magnitude +14. The total luminosity of M14 is in the order of 400,000 times that of the Sun corresponding to an absolute magnitude of -9.12. The shape of the cluster is decidedly elongated. M14 is about 100 light-years across.

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M14 Globular Cluster, AlBroxton