| M28 (NGC6626) / Globular Cluster, type IV |
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| R.A. | 18h 24m 30.0s (2000.0) |
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| Dec. | -24° 52' 00" (2000.0) |
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| Apparent Size | 4.7' |
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| Real Size | 75 light yrs. |
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| Magnitude | 7.3 |
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| Distance | 15,000 light yrs. |
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M28 is a tiny and dense globular cluster positioned just 1 degree WNW of λ Sgr.
Another striking globular of M22 can also be found about 2.5 north of same star.
Both clusters can be recognized as nebula like images only with small binoculars, and you will be able to catch those in your field of view easily.
M28 has an apparent size of about 5 arc minutes, less than one third of that of M22.
It might be difficult to resolve member stars with small telescopes.
The distance is estimated about 15 thousand light years, 1.5 times farther than M22.
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