The open cluster M 25
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 14 arcminutes across.
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From Ashburn , M 25 is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 16° from it.
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Name
M 25
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Object Type
Open Cluster
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Position
| Constellation: | Sagittarius |
| Magnitude: | 4.60 (V)[2] 5.29 (B)[1] |
| B-V Color (mag): | 0.69 |
| Right Ascension: | 18h31m [1] |
| Declination: | -19°06' [1] |
| Distance: | 620.0 parsec 2021.2 lightyears [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute Mag (V): | -4.36 |