Messier 79
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| Globular cluster | List of globular clusters |
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Messier 79 |
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| Observation data (Epoch J2000) |
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| Class | |
| Constellation | Lepus |
| Right ascension | 05h 24m 10.59s[1] |
| Declination | -24° 31′ 27.3″[1] |
| Distance | 40 kly[citation needed] (12 kpc) |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +8.56[1] |
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| Mass | ( M☉) |
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| Notable features | |
| Other designations | M79, NGC 1904, GCl 10[1] |
Messier 79 (also known as M79 or NGC 1904) is a globular cluster in the Lepus constellation. It was discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1780. M79 is at a distance of about 40,000 light years away from Earth and 60,000 light years away from the Galactic Center.
It is thought to be associated with the Canis Major Dwarf Galaxy.
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