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Messier 70

Messier 70 or M70, also known as NGC 6681, is a globular cluster of stars to be found in the south of Sagittarius. It was discovered by Charles Messier in 1780. The famous comet Hale–Bopp was discovered near this cluster in 1995. Wikipedia
Right ascension: 18h 43m 12.76s
Radius: 34 light years
Distance to Earth: 29,350 light years
Apparent dimensions (V): 8.0′
Apparent magnitude (V): 7.9
Constellation: Sagittarius