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Messier 14

Star Clusters

Messier 14, also known as M14 or NGC 6402, is a globular cluster of stars in the constellation Ophiuchus, discovered by Charles Messier in 1764.

Facts
Classification
Constellation
Ophiuchus 1
Catalogue
Messier Catalogue 1
Discovery Year
1764 2
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In Constellation

Also in Divinity Atlas: the constellation this subject lies in.

Sources
1. Wikipedia (space and spaceflight articles)
Wikimedia Foundation
2. Wikidata: Messier 14
Wikidata Q11320, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
Messier 14 (Wikipedia)
  • Messier 14, Wikipedia - lead section, catalogue classification
    Messier 14 (also known as M14 or NGC 6402) is a globular cluster of stars in the constellation Ophiuchus.
  • Messier 14, Wikipedia - lead section, constellation
    Messier 14 (also known as M14 or NGC 6402) is a globular cluster of stars in the constellation Ophiuchus.
  • In Group: Globular Clusters, Lead sentence
    Messier 14 (also known as M14 or NGC 6402) is a globular cluster of stars in the constellation Ophiuchus.
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