M92 (Globular cluster)

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R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 14 arcminutes across.
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From Fairfield , M92 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 19:57 (EDT) and reaching an altitude of 87° above the north-eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 05:34.

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Name M92
Object type Globular cluster
Other names
M92[2]
NGC 6341[3]
Mel 168[4]
Position
Right ascension:17h17m [3]
Declination:+43°08' [3]
Constellation:Hercules
Magnitude:6.50 (V) [4]
Distance:8.2 kpc
26.7 klyr [1]
Derived quantities
Absolute mag (V):-8.07
Visibility from Fairfield

All times shown in Fairfield local time.

Events
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
11 Jun 2031  –  Messier 92 is well placed

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41.14°N
73.26°W
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