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Messier 62 |
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 | M62 is one of the most irregularly shaped globular clusters. This deformation may be a result of the fact that M62 is one of the closest of Messier's globulars to the Galactic center (only about 6100 light years), our galaxy's strong gravitational tug may be altering its shape. In a 8-inch scope, this is a bright globular cluster, and is fairly large. It must consist of faint stars, because it is hard to resolve it. At best, it appeared to be mottled. |
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| You can find more information about this Messier object by visiting: SEDS - The Messier Catalog. |
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M62 NGC 6266 Other description: Globular cluster. Constellation: Ophiuchus Dreyer description: Remarkable! Globular cluster, very bright, large, gradually much brighter middle, well resolved, stars of magnitude 14 to 16; = M62. Magnitude: 6.6 RA: 17h 01m 29.1s Dec: -30°07'28" RA: 17h 01m 12.0s Dec: -30°07'00" (Epoch 2000) Azm: 274°36'03" Alt: -48°12'00" Rise: 20:14 Transit: 23:49 Set: 03:27 Size:14.1' |