M18
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cluster in Sagittarius


10.1'' reflector  96
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M18 is a smallish cluster about 10' across, 6 light years in real space. 8 to 10 significantly bright stars at the core of the group. Lies about 55' S of the Swan Nebula M17.

North at 7 o'clock, East at 4 o'clock.