Messier 15 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Messier 15 |
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| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Class | IV |
| Constellation | Pegasus |
| Distance | 33.6 kly (10.3 kpc) |
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| Other designations | NGC 7078, GCl 120 |
| See also: Globular cluster | |
Messier 15 is a globular cluster in the constellation of Pegasus. This globular cluster was discovered by Jean-Dominique Maraldi in 1746. M15 is about 33,600 lightyears from Earth, and 175 lightyears in diameter. It has more than 100,000 stars, 112 variable stars and 8 pulsars. M15 also contains Pease 1, the first planetary nebula discovered in a globular cluster.
Images for kids
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The central square arcminute of M15 imaged using the lucky imaging technique
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Map showing the location of M15
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M15 photographed by HST. The planetary nebula Pease 1 can be seen as a small blue object to the upper left of the core of the cluster.
See also
In Spanish: Cúmulo globular M15 para niños
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