M62

M62 is a designation used for multiple entities in astronomy and transportation, most notably Messier 62, a globular cluster in the Milky Way, and the M62 motorway in the United Kingdom. The term is sometimes encountered in other minor uses as well, but these two are the best known.

Messier 62 refers to a globular cluster located in the constellation Ophiuchus and listed in the Messier Catalog as M62 (NGC 6266). It was discovered by Charles Messier in 1771. Positioned in the Milky Way’s bulge region, M62 is a bright cluster that can be seen with binoculars under dark skies. It contains hundreds of thousands of stars and has a dense central region surrounded by a more extended halo. The cluster is a subject of study in celestial dynamics and stellar populations, and it serves as an example of the dense stellar systems that inhabit our galaxy’s halo and bulge.

M62 motorway refers to a major roadway in Great Britain, running from Liverpool in the west to Hull in the east, via Manchester and Leeds. It forms part of the trans-Pennine route and provides a key east–west corridor across northern England. The motorway passes through urban areas and rural landscapes and is maintained by the national road authority. It is commonly cited for its role in regional transport, traffic patterns, and infrastructure planning.