Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Lyra (Lyr)  ·  Contains:  M 56  ·  NGC 6779
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Globular Cluster M56 in Lyra (2013), Jean-Pierre Lees
Globular Cluster M56 in Lyra (2013)
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Globular Cluster M56 in Lyra (2013)

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Globular Cluster M56 in Lyra (2013), Jean-Pierre Lees
Globular Cluster M56 in Lyra (2013)
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Globular Cluster M56 in Lyra (2013)

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This globular cluster is located 31000 light years away and has a diameter of approximately 70 light years.  Its angular diameter is 7'.

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Globular Cluster M56 in Lyra (2013), Jean-Pierre Lees