M 14 is a globular cluster 29,811 light-years away, in Ophiuchus: an ancient, tightly bound swarm of stars in the Milky Way's halo.
Fly there in 3D| Also known as | NGC 6402, GCl 72, C 1735-032 |
| Type | Globular cluster |
| Distance | 29,811 light-years |
| Tidal radius | 241 light-years |
| Core radius | 0.752 arcminutes |
| King concentration | 1.568 |
| Absolute magnitude | -6.93 |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Position (J2000) | RA 264.4006°, Dec -3.2459° |
The light you see left 29,811 years ago, in the ice ages, when our own species lived by hunting and gathering. Its stars were born together and still move together through the Milky Way's halo.
In galaxy mode, search for it on the map or follow the link above: the autopilot flies there. The cluster is drawn at its catalogued place and size; its individual stars are illustrative.