The Sagittarius Cluster (M22)

Image of the Sagittarius Cluster
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 12 arcminutes across.
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From Cambridge , the Sagittarius Cluster is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 3° above the horizon at dusk.

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Name The Sagittarius Cluster (M22)
Object type Globular cluster
Other names
The Sagittarius Cluster
M22[2]
NGC 6656[3]
Mel 208[4]
Position
Right ascension:18h36m [3]
Declination:−23°54' [3]
Constellation:Sagittarius
Magnitude:5.20 (V) [4]
7.16 (B) [3]
Distance:3.2 kpc
10.4 klyr [1]
B-V Color (mag):0.99
Derived quantities
Absolute mag (V):-7.33
Visibility from Cambridge

All times shown in Cambridge local time.

Events
01 Jul 2025  –  Messier 22 is well placed
01 Jul 2026  –  Messier 22 is well placed
01 Jul 2027  –  Messier 22 is well placed
30 Jun 2028  –  Messier 22 is well placed
01 Jul 2029  –  Messier 22 is well placed
01 Jul 2030  –  Messier 22 is well placed
01 Jul 2031  –  Messier 22 is well placed
30 Jun 2032  –  Messier 22 is well placed

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42.38°N
71.11°W
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