The globular cluster M 68
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Ashburn (click to change), M 68 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is 9° below the horizon at dawn.
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Name
M 68
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Object Type
Globular Cluster
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Position
| Constellation: | Hydra |
| Magnitude: | 7.96 (V)[1] 10.26 (B)[1] |
| B-V Color (mag): | 2.30 |
| Right Ascension: | 12h39m [1] |
| Declination: | -26°44' [1] |
| Distance: | 10.2 kpc 33.3 klyr [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute Mag (V): | -7.08 |
Source