The Hercules Globular Cluster is a globular cluster in the constellation Hercules, located about 22,800 light-years from Earth. With an apparent size of 23.2' and a magnitude of 5.8, it is best observed during summer.

Under dark skies, this object is considered Very Easy to observe with small amateur telescopes.

Type

Globular Cluster

Constellation

Hercules

Distance

22800 ly

Size

23.2'

Season

Summer

Difficulty

Very Easy

Magnitude

5.8