M28 (Globular cluster)
From Fairfield , M28 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 00:30 (EDT) and reaching an altitude of 23° above the southern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 04:43.
Name
M28
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Object type
Globular cluster
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Right ascension: | 18h24m [3] |
Declination: | -24°52' [3] |
Constellation: | Sagittarius |
Magnitude: | 6.90 (V) [4] |
Distance: | 5.6 kpc 18.3 klyr [1] |
Absolute mag (V): | -6.84 |
All times shown in Fairfield local time.