Messier 9, also known as M9 or NGC 6333, is a globular cluster in the constellation Ophiuchus, lying atop a dark cloud of dust catalogued as Barnard 64. It was discovered by Charles Messier on 3 June 1764, who described it only as a nebula without stars, and individual stars within it were first resolved by William Herschel in 1783.
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Constellation Discovery Year In the Other Atlases
In Constellation
Also in Divinity Atlas: the constellation this subject lies in.
Sources
1. Wikipedia (space and spaceflight articles)
Wikimedia FoundationMessier 9, Wikipedia - lead section, catalogue classification
Messier 9 or M9 (also designated NGC 6333) is a globular cluster in the constellation of Ophiuchus.
Messier 9, Wikipedia - lead section, constellation
Messier 9 or M9 (also designated NGC 6333) is a globular cluster in the constellation of Ophiuchus.
View the Source 2. Wikidata: Messier 9
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