Messier 22

Messier 22 or M22, also known as NGC 6656, is an elliptical globular cluster of stars in the constellation Sagittarius, near the Galactic bulge region. It is one of the brightest globulars that is visible in the night sky.

Distance to Earth: 9,785 light years
Radius: 50 light years
Constellation: Sagittarius
Apparent magnitude (V): 5.1
Class: VII