Messier 56, also known as M56 or NGC 6779, is a globular cluster of stars in the constellation Lyra, discovered by Charles Messier in 1779. It lies about 32,900 light-years from Earth and is a comparatively loose, sparse example of a globular cluster, situated roughly midway between the bright stars Albireo and Sulafat.
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Constellation Discovery Year In the Other Atlases
In Constellation
Also in Divinity Atlas: the constellation this subject lies in.
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1. Wikipedia (space and spaceflight articles)
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2. Wikidata: Messier 56
Messier 56 (Wikipedia)
Messier 56, Wikipedia - lead section, catalogue classification
Messier 56 (also known as M56 or NGC 6779) is a globular cluster in the constellation Lyra.
Messier 56, Wikipedia - lead section, constellation
Messier 56 (also known as M56 or NGC 6779) is a globular cluster in the constellation Lyra.
In Group: Globular Clusters, Lead sentence
Messier 56 (also known as M56 or NGC 6779) is a globular cluster in the constellation Lyra.
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