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Messier 93 is a distintive group of about 80 stars. The densely packed center of the cluster has a wedge shape. My notes on the visual appearance of this cluster describe five curving arms that extend from the center.

Magnitude 6.0
Apparent Size 10'
Distance (light yrs) 3,400
Right Ascension 7:44.6
Declination -23 52
Field of View 40' x 27'

Image details:  33 exposures of 120 seconds each, taken with a ZWO ASI2600MC Pro imager and a 14" Meade LX850 telescope at f/5.6.

March 2026