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Messier 68 |
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 | M68 is a globular cluster in the constellation of Hydra. M68 is somewhat less than forty thousand light-years away and is moving towards us quite rapidly (more than 100km/s). By using δ Crv and β Crv as guide stars. In a 8" scope, several stars can be resolved throughout the cluster, amidst a hazy glow. This appears to be a pretty loose globular. Although it is nearly perfectly round, the fact that stars seem to resolve in the center about as quickly as at the edges makes it more reminiscent of an open cluster. |
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| You can find more information about this Messier object by visiting: SEDS - The Messier Catalog. |
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M68 NGC 4590 Other description: Globular cluster highly resolved. Constellation: Hydra Dreyer description: Globular cluster, large, extremely rich in stars, very compressed, irregularly round, well resolved, stars of magnitude 12; = M68. Magnitude: 8.2 RA: 12h 39m 44.0s Dec: -26°46'33" RA: 12h 39m 30.0s Dec: -26°45'00" (Epoch 2000) Azm: 180°39'22" Alt: +16°56'24" Rise: 15:31 Transit: 19:28 Set: 23:24 Size:12.0' |