|
Messier 80 |
 | 
| |
 | M80, a globular cluster in the constellation Scorpius, is quite distant at over 27,000 light-years, and also one of the densest globulars. It contains several hundred thousand stars within a diameter of around seventy light-years. In a 8-inch scope, this cluster is small, but bright. At 122X, it appears mottled. With averted vision, a few individual stars can be resolved around the edges. Higher powers may improve the view. |
|
| You can find more information about this Messier object by visiting: SEDS - The Messier Catalog. |
|
M80 NGC 6093 Other description: Globular cluster mottled. Constellation: Scorpius Dreyer description: Very remarkable! Globular cluster, very bright, large, very much brighter middle (variable star), well resolved, stars of magnitude 14; = M80. Magnitude: 7.2 RA: 16h 17m 16.1s Dec: -22°59'45" RA: 16h 17m 00.0s Dec: -22°59'00" (Epoch 2000) Azm: 215°07'47" Alt: +12°49'41" Rise: 18:39 Transit: 22:57 Set: 03:19 Size: 8.9' |