Globular Cluster M2 (also known as Messier Object 2, Messier 2, M2, or NGC 7089) is a globular cluster in the Aquarius constellation. It was discovered by Jean-Dominique Maraldi in 1746. M2 has a diameter of about 175 light-years, contains about 150,000 stars, and is one of the richer and more compact globular clusters.
Aquarius constellation | Globular clusters | Messier objects | NGC objects
Messier 2 | Cúmulo globular M2 | M2 (amas globulaire) | M2 | Messier 2 | M2 (天体) | Messier 2 | Шаровое скопление М2 | Hviezdokopa M2 | Messier 2 | M2 (stjärnhop) | M2
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