Most Frequently Observed Objects and Sky Features

Andromeda Galaxy (Messier 31)

Constellation: **Andromeda**
Distance: **2.5M LY**
Apparent Magnitude: **3.44**
Apparent size : **3.167° × 1°**
Alternate designation: **NGC 224**

The Hercules Cluster (Messier 13)

Constellation: **Hercules**
Distance: **22k LY**
Apparent Magnitude: **5.8**
Apparent size : **20 arcminutes**
Alternate designation: **NGC 6205**

The Gear Hercules Cluster

Constellation: Hercules

Distance: 22k LY

Apparent Magnitude: 5.8

Apparent size : 20 arcminutes

Alternate designation: NGC 6205

Messier 13 or M13, also designated NGC 6205 and sometimes called the Great Globular Cluster in Hercules or the Hercules Globular Cluster, is a globular cluster of several hundred thousand stars in the constellation of Hercules.