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Encyclopedia > Globular Cluster M10

Globular Cluster M10 (also known as Messier Object 10, Messier 10, M10, or NGC 6254) is a globular cluster in the Ophiuchus constellation. It was discovered by Charles Messier in 1764. A globular cluster is a spherical bundle of stars (star cluster) that orbits a galaxy as a satellite. ... Ophiuchus (known as the serpent holder) is one of the 88 constellations, and was also one of the 48 listed by Ptolemy. ... Charles Messier Charles Messier (June 26, 1730 – (April 12, ]) was a French astronomer who in 1774 published a catalogue of 45 deep sky objects such as nebulae and star clusters. ... 1764 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...


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  • Messier 10, SEDS Messier pages

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NCKAS Globular Clusters (997 words)
Globular cluster, extremely bright, very rich in stars, very gradually extremely compressed middle, stars of magnitude 11 and fainter; = M13.
M10 is a wonderful globular that is perhaps the most beautiful in the entire sky.
It's not as bright as M10 in Oph, and not as round.
Sea and Sky's Astronomy Resources: Messier Objects M1 - M10 (829 words)
M4 is a globular cluster that lies in the constellation of Scorpius.
This cluster is composed mainly of blue and white stars with the brightest being a yellow or orange giant.
Globular cluster M10 lies in the constellation of Ophiuchus.
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