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Messier 80

Messier 80 is a globular cluster in the constellation Scorpius. It was discovered by Charles Messier in 1781, being one of his first discoveries. This star cluster is, as to its angle from the solar system, midway between α Scorpii and β Scorpii... Wikipedia
Distance to Earth: 32,620 light years
Radius: 48 light years
Apparent magnitude (V): 7.3
Right ascension: 16h 17m 02.41s
Location: constellation Scorpius
Apparent dimensions (V): 10.0′
Class: II