M 22 is a globular cluster 10,763 light-years away, in Sagittarius: an ancient, tightly bound swarm of stars in the Milky Way's halo.
Fly there in 3D| Also known as | NGC 6656, HD 171560, GCl 99, C 1833-239 |
| Type | Globular cluster |
| Distance | 10,763 light-years |
| Tidal radius | 251 light-years |
| Core radius | 0.917 arcminutes |
| King concentration | 1.941 |
| Absolute magnitude | -7.53 |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Position (J2000) | RA 279.0998°, Dec -23.9047° |
The light you see left 10,763 years ago, around 8700 BC. 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.