Globular Cluster · M68

M68 — NGC 4590

M68 is a globular cluster in the southern constellation Hydra, about 33,600 light-years from Earth. It is a moderately concentrated cluster containing tens of thousands of stars. M68 is one of the few Messier globular clusters south of the

Want to explore further?
Browse the Messier Catalogue section of the StellarGuide — hundreds of astronomy cards, bilingual and free.
See the section →