Messier 2, a globular cluster located in Aquarius. One of the largest size wise globular clusters know at 175 light years across. Home to over 150,000 stars. Its age is estimated at 13 billion years, making it one of the older globular clusters.
Messier 2
- Constellation: Aquarius
- Right Ascension: 21h 33m 27.02s
- Declination: –00° 49′ 23.7″
- Distance: 55,000 ly
- Details
- Category: Globular Clusters
- Telescope: Explore Scientific 127 Refractor
- Camera: ZWO 1600 MM