M92 (Globular cluster)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 14 arcminutes across.
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From Ashburn , M92 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 20:28 (EDT) and reaching an altitude of 85° above the northern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks around 05:50.
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Name
M92
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Object type
Globular cluster
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Position
| Constellation: | Hercules |
| Magnitude: | 6.50 (V) [4] |
| Right ascension: | 17h17m [3] |
| Declination: | +43°08' [3] |
| Distance: | 8.2 kpc 26.7 klyr [1] |
Derived quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -8.07 |
Visibility from Ashburn
All times shown in Ashburn local time.
Events
| 11 Jun 2023 | – Messier 92 is well placed |
| 10 Jun 2024 | – Messier 92 is well placed |
| 11 Jun 2025 | – Messier 92 is well placed |
| 11 Jun 2026 | – Messier 92 is well placed |
| 11 Jun 2027 | – Messier 92 is well placed |
| 10 Jun 2028 | – Messier 92 is well placed |
| 10 Jun 2029 | – Messier 92 is well placed |
| 11 Jun 2030 | – Messier 92 is well placed |