Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Capricornus (Cap)  ·  Contains:  41 Cap  ·  M 30  ·  NGC 7099  ·  The star 41Cap
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M30 (NGC 7099) Globular Cluster in Capricornius, José Joaquín Pérez
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M30 (NGC 7099) Globular Cluster in Capricornius

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M30 (NGC 7099) Globular Cluster in Capricornius, José Joaquín Pérez
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M30 (NGC 7099) Globular Cluster in Capricornius

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M30 (NGC7099) is a fine globular cluster in the constellation of Capricornus. It is of 7.7mag brightness and its distance to earth is about 26.000 light-years. Its apparent size is 12´ and it can easily be seen even in binoculars. Its center is one of the densest star-regions in our Milky Way.

M30 was one of the original discoveries of Charles Messier, who cataloged it on August 3, 1764

Position:

RA: 21h 40m 22.12s

Decl.: –23° 10′ 47.5"

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M30 (NGC 7099) Globular Cluster in Capricornius, José Joaquín Pérez