Sagittarius II is a globular cluster 216,990 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 | Sgr II, Laevens 5 |
| Type | Globular cluster |
| Distance | 216,990 light-years |
| Tidal radius | 1,253 light-years |
| Core radius | 1.062 arcminutes |
| King concentration | 1.272 |
| Absolute magnitude | -5.08 |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Position (J2000) | RA 298.1647°, Dec -22.0652° |
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.