Messier 12
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Messier 12 or M 12 is a globular cluster in the constellation of Ophiuchus. It was discovered by the French astronomer Charles Messier on May 30, 1764, who described it as a "nebula without stars". In dark conditions this cluster can be faintly... Wikipedia
Distance to Earth: 15,660 light years
Age: 12.68 billion years
Apparent magnitude (V): 6.7
Radius: 37.2 light years
Declination: –01° 56′ 54.7″
Right ascension: 16h 47m 14.18s
Class: IX