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Angelfish Cluster
Globular cluster · M71 · NGC 6838
Globular cluster in Sagitta
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Messier 71 is a globular cluster in the small northern constellation Sagitta. It was discovered by Philippe Loys de Chéseaux in 1745 and included by Charles Messier in his catalog of non-comet-like objects in 1780. It was also noted by Koehler at Dresden around 1775. Messier 71 is also known as NGC 6839, though this identification is very uncertain.
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Key facts
Distance
~13,000 light-years
Apparent mag.
+8.2
Apparent size
7.2′
Best seen with
Binoculars
Catalogue
M71 · NGC 6838
Did you know
- Listed as Messier 71 in the Messier catalogue, also known as NGC 6838.
- Found in the constellation Sagitta.
- Within reach of ordinary binoculars under dark skies.
