Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Ophiuchus (Oph)  ·  Contains:  M 12  ·  NGC 6218
Messier 12 (Messier 12), Nicholas Gialiris
Messier 12 (Messier 12)
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Messier 12 (Messier 12)

Messier 12 (Messier 12), Nicholas Gialiris
Messier 12 (Messier 12)
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Messier 12 (Messier 12)

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A globular cluster in the constellation Ophiuchus. It was discovered by the French astronomer Charles Messier on May 30, 1764, who described it as a "nebula without stars". In dark conditions this cluster can be faintly seen with a pair of binoculars.

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Messier 12 (Messier 12), Nicholas Gialiris