The globular cluster M 10
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Fairfield , M 10 is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 18° from it.
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Name
M 10
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Object Type
Globular Cluster
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Position
| Constellation: | Ophiuchus |
| Magnitude: | 6.60 (V) [3] |
| Right ascension: | 16h57m [2] |
| Declination: | -04°05' [2] |
| Distance: | 4.4 kpc 14.3 klyr [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -6.62 |
Events
| 05 Jun 2020 | – M10 is well placed |
| 05 Jun 2021 | – M10 is well placed |
| 06 Jun 2022 | – M10 is well placed |
| 06 Jun 2023 | – M10 is well placed |
| 05 Jun 2024 | – M10 is well placed |
| 05 Jun 2025 | – M10 is well placed |
| 06 Jun 2026 | – M10 is well placed |
| 06 Jun 2027 | – M10 is well placed |