Messier 68 is a globular cluster located in the constellation of Hydra. One of the most metal poor globular clusters, meaning it mainly contains hydrogen and helium. Classified as a type X globular cluster.
Messier 68 (2024)
- Constellation: Hydra
- Right Ascension: 12h 39m 27.98s
- Declination: –26° 44′ 38.6″
- Distance: 33,600 ly
- Details
- Category: Globular Clusters
- Telescope: Explore Scientific 127 Refractor
- Camera: ZWO 2600 MM