M 69 is a globular cluster 29,028 light-years away, in Sagittarius: an ancient, tightly bound swarm of stars in the Milky Way's halo.
Fly there in 3D| Also known as | NGC 6637, HD 170534, GCl 96, C 1828-323 |
| Type | Globular cluster |
| Distance | 29,028 light-years |
| Tidal radius | 79 light-years |
| Core radius | 0.22 arcminutes |
| King concentration | 1.628 |
| Absolute magnitude | -7.13 |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Position (J2000) | RA 277.8462°, Dec -32.3481° |
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