M 4 is a globular cluster 6,034 light-years away, in Scorpius: an ancient, tightly bound swarm of stars in the Milky Way's halo.
Fly there in 3D| Also known as | NGC 6121, GCl 41, C 1620-264 |
| Type | Globular cluster |
| Distance | 6,034 light-years |
| Tidal radius | 176 light-years |
| Core radius | 0.836 arcminutes |
| King concentration | 2.079 |
| Absolute magnitude | -5.69 |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Position (J2000) | RA 245.8967°, Dec -26.5257° |
The light you see left 6,034 years ago, around 4000 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.