M92 = NGC6341 (17h 17.1m +43°08´, 6.5 mag.)
This globular cluster was discovered by Bode in 1777 and Messier observed it on March 18, 1781. M92 is about 25,400 ly distant and contains many bright giants forming long "tentacles".
M92 although not quite as bright is also a nice sight through binoculars or a telescope.
SBI! ...
Globular Cluster M92 in the Hercules constellation.
Star clusters are groups of stars which are gravitationally bound.
The constellation of Hercules is the site of a globular cluster known as M92. This cluster is located about 26,000 light-years from Earth and has a diameter of around 85 light-years.
M13 The Great Hercules Globular Cluster (globular cluster)
M92 (globular cluster) ...
Lastly, turn your gaze about 8-1/2 degrees toward the north, and 4-1/4 degrees down toward the horizon. Here lies a fairly bright globular cluster, M92. It is about 60 percent as bright as M13, and appears about 2/3rd as wide across.
Although nearly a magnitude fainter M92 is still an interesting object for smaller scopes.
NGC 6229 is a faint globular cluster - compared to the other two. Its brightness is just of 10th mag.
Messier Object 92 - M92
Messier Object 93 - M93
Messier Object 94 - M94
Messier Object 95 - M95
Messier Object 96 - M96
Messier Object 97 - M97
Messier Object 98 - M98
Messier Object 99 - M99
Messier Object 100 - M100 ...
 See also: Globular Cluster, Cluster, Hercules, Star, Clusters
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