Globular Cluster Messier 3 (M3)
Taken by Tom Wildoner on April 23, 2025 @
Weatherly, PA, USA
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Date Taken: 2025:04:28 10:54:57
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Messier 3 (also known as M3 or NGC 5272) is a globular cluster found in the northern constellation of Canes Venatici. M3 is one of the three brightest globular clusters in the Northern hemisphere (along with M13 and M5). This cluster is made up of around 500,000 stars. It is estimated to be 11.4 billion years old. It is located at a distance of about 33,900 light-years away from Earth.
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Class: VI
Constellation: Canes Venatici
Right ascension: 13h 42m 11.62s
Declination: +28° 22′ 38.2″
Distance: 33.9 kly
Apparent magnitude (V): 6.39
Apparent dimensions (V): 18′.0
Tech Specs: Meade 12” LX-90 SCT Telescope, Antares Focal Reducer, ZWO ASI2600MC camera running at 0F, 81 x 60 second exposures, Celestron CGX-L pier mounted, ZWO EAF and ASIAir Pro, processed in PixInsight. Image Date: April 23, 2025. Location: The Dark Side Observatory (W59), Weatherly, PA, USA (Bortle Class 4).
Photographer's website:
https://www.thedarksideobservatory.com
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