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Messier 70 |
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 | M70 is a globular cluster in the constellation Sagittarius. It has a very dense core, and this image has been quite thoroughly stretched to show both the inner crowding and the outer more sparse regions. M70 is about 65 light-years across and about 30000 light-years away. In a 8" scope, this globular is small and tight, but fairly bright. 188X offers about the best view. With averted vision, a few stars can be resolved, but direct vision reveals only a fuzzy smudge of light with a bright core. This cluster isn't very impressive through a 8", but it looks like it has some potential for larger scopes. |
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| You can find more information about this Messier object by visiting: SEDS - The Messier Catalog. |
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M70 NGC 6681 Other description: Globular cluster. Constellation: Sagittarius Dreyer description: Globular cluster, bright, pretty large, round, gradually brighter middle, stars of magnitude 14 to 17; = M70. Magnitude: 8.1 RA: 18h 43m 29.2s Dec: -32°17'48" RA: 18h 43m 12.0s Dec: -32°18'00" (Epoch 2000) Azm: 180°00'36" Alt: +11°25'16" Rise: 22:07 Transit: 01:30 Set: 04:49 Size: 7.8' |