Globular Cluster Messier 5 (M5 or NGC 5904)
Taken by Thomas Wildoner on May 11, 2023 @
Weatherly, PA, USA
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Date Taken: 2023:05:16 12:12:14
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Messier 5 (M5 or NGC 5904) is a bright globular cluster located in the constellation Serpens. M5 is one of the oldest globular clusters, as well as one of the brightest in our galaxy. Estimates to the number of stars vary from 100,000 to as many as 500,000.
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Class: V
Constellation: Serpens
Right ascension: 15h 18m 33.22s
Declination: +02° 04′ 51.7″
Distance: 24.5 kly
Apparent magnitude (V): 5.6
Apparent dimensions (V): 23′.0
Tech Specs: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED Telescope, ZWO ASI2600MC camera running at 0F, 60x60 seconds guided exposures, Sky-Watcher EQ6R-Pro pier mounted, ZWO EAF and ASIAir Pro, processed in DSS and PixInsight. Image Date: May 12, 2023. Location: The Dark Side Observatory (W59), Weatherly, PA, USA (Bortle Class 4).
Photographer's website:
https://thedarksideobservatory.com
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