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M80 - Globular Cluster in Scorpius

Discovered in 1781 by Messier M 80 (NGC 6093) is one of the most
densely packed globular clusters. At a distance of 32000 light years
it has a diameter of about 95 light years.

http://www.martin-nicholson.info/ten...llenge/m80.htm

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