Messier 75

Messier 75 (M75) is a globular cluster in the constellation Sagittarius, with an apparent magnitude of 8.3. It is about 68,493 light-years away.

Finder chart for Messier 75 in the constellation Sagittarius
Messier 75 (circled) in Sagittarius. Pink symbols mark Messier objects.
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Facts

CatalogMessier 75 (M75)
Typeglobular cluster
ConstellationSagittarius
Apparent magnitude8.3
Distanceabout 68,493 light-years
Right ascension20 h 6.1 min
Declination−21.92°
Best monthSeptember (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 M75

M75 is in Sagittarius. From 40° N it is highest in the south in September evenings, about 28° up. From 35° S it reaches about 77° 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 69 (M69)Messier 70 (M70)

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