Hercules Cluster
Star cluster in Hercules · 22,000 light-years
🔭 Explore Hercules Cluster in the 3D map →View Hercules Cluster images →| Type | Star cluster |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Right ascension | 16h 41m 42s |
| Declination | +36° 28′ |
| Object distance | 22,000 light-years |
| Also known as | M13 |
| Imaged by | Hubble |
A magnificent globular cluster of several hundred thousand ancient stars, packed into a sphere orbiting the Milky Way’s halo.
Observing Hercules Cluster
Hercules Cluster lies in the constellation Hercules and is best placed in the evening sky around May. Its maximum altitude above the horizon depends on your latitude. It is best placed for observers in the northern hemisphere, and sits low for those far south.
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Sources
- Position and distance curated from published deep-sky catalogues (Messier / NGC / IC and the astronomical literature).
- Object identity cross-referenced with SIMBAD (CDS, Strasbourg).
- Image credits and the original observation source are linked with each photograph.
Related objects
- Pleiades — star cluster
- Small Sgr Star Cloud — star cluster
- Messier 25 — star cluster
- Messier 103 — star cluster
- Messier 34 — star cluster