Messier 30

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Messier 30
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation Capricornus
Right ascension 21h 40m 22.03s[1]
Declination -23° 10′ 44.6″[1]
Distance 26 kly[citation needed] (9 kpc)
Apparent magnitude (V) +7.7[1]
Physical characteristics
Mass kg ( M{\odot})
Estimated age ? Gyr
Other designations M30, NGC 7099, GCl 122[1]
See also: Globular cluster, List of globular clusters
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Messier 30 (also known as M30 or NGC 7099) is a globular cluster in the Capricornus constellation. It was discovered by Charles Messier in 1764. M30 is at a distance of about 26,000 light-years away from Earth.

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  1. ^ a b c d SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Results for NGC 7099. Retrieved on 2006-11-16.