Reticulum

Globular cluster · 155,250 light-years

Reticulum is a globular cluster 155,250 light-years away, in Reticulum: an ancient, tightly bound swarm of stars in the Milky Way's halo.

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Facts

Also known asSersic Cluster, C 0435-590, KMHK 10
TypeGlobular cluster
Distance155,250 light-years
Tidal radius169 light-years
Core radius0.942 arcminutes
King concentration0.598
Absolute magnitude-6.14
ConstellationReticulum
Position (J2000)RA 69.0458°, Dec -58.8626°

In Orrery Space

In galaxy mode, search for it on the map or follow the link above: the autopilot flies there. The cluster is drawn at its catalogued place and size; its individual stars are illustrative.

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