• Constellation: Hydra
  • Right Ascension: 12h 39m 27.98s
  • Declination: –26° 44′ 38.6″
  • Distance: 33,600 ly

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.

  • Telescope: Explore Scientific 127 Refractor
  • Camera: ZWO 2600 MM