Messier 10

M10, or NGC6254, is a seventh magnitude globular cluster in the constellation Ophiuchus, close to M12. About 16,000 light-years away and about 70 light-years across, M10 on the sky has about half the diameter of the full moon.

M10 seems to be slightly brighter than M12, but in a 8-inch it is hard to resolve. At 56x, M10 shows up pretty nicely, but is still unresolved. The increased contrast of the higher magnification will make the cluster jump out at you. A 10-inch or larger will surely resolve this globular better.
You can find more information about this Messier object by visiting: SEDS - The Messier Catalog.


    M10
    NGC 6254
    Other description: Globular cluster highly resolved.
    Constellation: Ophiuchus
    Dreyer description: Remarkable! Globular cluster, bright, very large, round, gradually very much brighter middle, well resolved, stars of magnitude 10 to 15; = M10.
    Magnitude: 6.6
    RA: 16h 57m 20.3s Dec: -04°06'33"
    RA: 16h 57m 06.0s Dec: -04°06'00" (Epoch 2000)
    Azm: 194°44'58" Alt: +38°35'13"
    Rise: 17:59 Transit: 23:45 Set: 05:34
    Size:15.1'

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