| MESSIER 28 |
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RA: |
18h 24m 30s |
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DEC: |
-24° 52' 00'' |
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Type: |
Globular cluster |
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NGC: |
6626 |
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Magnitude: |
6.80 |
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Surface brightness : |
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Apparent dimensions : |
11x11' |
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Distance: |
18,000 ly |
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Messier 28 (also known as M28 or NGC 6626) is a globular cluster in the constellation Sagittarius. It was discovered by Charles Messier in 1764. M28 is at a distance of about 18,000 to 19,000 light-years away from Earth. 18 RR Lyrae type variable stars have been observed in this cluster. In 1986, M28 became the first globular cluster where a millisecond pulsar was discovered. |
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