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M71

This object in the constellation of Sagitta has had astronomers divided for a long time over whether it is an open globular cluster or a very dense one; finally, the former won the day.

It is 13,000 light-years away and was discovered by Chéseaux in the 18th century. Through binoculars Messier 71 is an attractive nebulosity; an amateur telescope will show stars at the edge of the cluster.

Image produced by "Chamois" (the person's pseudonym on the forum) with a CCD camera and a 200 mm telescope. Image produced by "Chamois" (the person's pseudonym on the forum) with a CCD camera and a 200 mm telescope.

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