The globular star cluster Messier 54 in the constellation of Sagittarius

This chart shows the location of the globular star cluster Messier 54 in the constellation of Sagittarius (The Archer). This map shows most of the stars visible to the unaided eye under good conditions and the cluster itself is marked with a red circle. This globular cluster can be easily seen with a very small telescope or binoculars, but it is distant, and the individual stars are very hard to discern.

Credit:

ESO, IAU and Sky & Telescope

About the Image

Id:eso1428b
Type:Artwork
Release date:10 September 2014, 12:00
Related releases:eso1428
Size:3338 x 4268 px

About the Object

Name:M 54
Type:Unspecified : Sky Phenomenon : Night Sky : Constellation
Category:Illustrations

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