M 30 is a globular cluster 27,593 light-years away, in Capricornus: an ancient, tightly bound swarm of stars in the Milky Way's halo.
Fly there in 3D| Also known as | NGC 7099, GCl 122, C 2137-234 |
| Type | Globular cluster |
| Distance | 27,593 light-years |
| Tidal radius | 232 light-years |
| Core radius | 0.037 arcminutes |
| King concentration | 2.898 |
| Absolute magnitude | -7.27 |
| Constellation | Capricornus |
| Position (J2000) | RA 325.0921°, Dec -23.1799° |
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