Messier Catalog » M12 — NGC 6218
M12
A cluster that is distinct for its abundance of apparently low-mass stars.
RA
16h 47.2m
Dec
-1°57
Magnitude
6.7 ⚪⚪⚪⚪⚪⚪⚫⚫⚫⚫
Size
14.5
Distance
16,000 light years
Season
☀ Summer
Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
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