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  1. Messier 23 - Wikipedia

    Messier 23, also known as NGC 6494, is an open cluster of stars in the northwest of the southern constellation of Sagittarius. [7] It was discovered by Charles Messier in 1764. [a][3] It can be found in …

  2. Messier 23 - Messier Objects

    Apr 17, 2015 · Messier 23 (M23) is a bright, large open star cluster located in the constellation Sagittarius. The cluster lies at a distance of 2,150 light years, or 659 parsecs, from Earth and has an …

  3. Open Cluster Messier 23 - Deep⋆Sky Corner

    The galactic star cluster Messier 23 was probably first sighted by Charles Messier in June 1764. Although Messier described it as a cluster 15 arc minutes in diameter with stars very close together, …

  4. Messier 23: A Bright Open Cluster - Astro_Observer

    Messier 23 is a bright and accessible open cluster that offers stunning views for amateur astronomers, especially during the summer months. Located in the constellation Sagittarius, M23 provides an …

  5. Messier 23 (NGC 6494) | Sagittarius | Go Astronomy

    Messier 23 (NGC 6494) is an open cluster located in the constellation Sagittarius, in the Orion Arm of the Milky Way Galaxy in the Local Group of galaxies. M23 is 21000 light years away from Earth.

  6. Messier 23 Star Cluster Facts & Distance - Universe Guide

    Dec 13, 2025 · Messier 23 (Messier 23) is a open star cluster that has a distance from Earth of 2,150.00 light years. It can be found in the constellation of Sagittarius. It was discovered in 1764 by Charles …

  7. Messier Object 23

    Open cluster Messier 23 (M23, NGC 6494) is another glorious sight for small telescopes and binoculars in the summer Milky Way. It is one of Charles Messier 's authentical discoveries; he discovered this …