Messier 69

Messier 69 (M69) is a globular cluster in the constellation Sagittarius, with an apparent magnitude of 8.3. It is about 28,700 light-years away.

Finder chart for Messier 69 in the constellation Sagittarius
Messier 69 (circled) in Sagittarius. Pink symbols mark Messier objects.
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Facts

CatalogMessier 69 (M69)
Typeglobular cluster
ConstellationSagittarius
Apparent magnitude8.3
Distanceabout 28,700 light-years
Right ascension18 h 31.4 min
Declination−32.35°
Best monthAugust (at about 9 pm)

Sources: star positions, magnitudes and colors from the Yale Bright Star Catalogue; constellation boundaries and star names from the IAU; areas and distances from Wikidata; stick figures by M. van der Sluys. How the maps are made.

How to find M69

M69 is in Sagittarius. From 40° N it is highest in the south in August evenings, about 18° up. From 35° S it reaches about 87° in the north. You need a telescope and a dark sky to see it.

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Other Messier objects in Sagittarius

Lagoon Nebula (M8)Omega Nebula (M17)Messier 18 (M18)Trifid Nebula (M20)Messier 21 (M21)Messier 22 (M22)Messier 23 (M23)Sagittarius Star Cloud (M24)Messier 25 (M25)Messier 28 (M28)Messier 54 (M54)Messier 55 (M55)Messier 70 (M70)Messier 75 (M75)

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