Globular Cluster Messier 13 Widefield View
Taken by Tom Wildoner on April 23, 2025 @
Weatherly, PA, USA
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Date Taken: 2025:05:03 12:25:48
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Messier 13 (M13 or NGC 6205) is also referred to as the Great Globular Cluster in Hercules, is one of the brightest and best known globular clusters in the northern skies. It shines at a magnitude of 5.8, is about 22,200 light years away and contains an estimated 300,000 stars.
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Class: V
Constellation: Hercules
Right ascension: 16h 41m 41.24s
Declination: +36° 27′ 35.5″
Distance: 22.2 kly
Apparent magnitude (V): 5.8
Apparent dimensions (V): 20 arcminutes
Tech Specs: William Optics REDCAT 51 Telescope, ZWO ASI071MC camera running at -10F, Sky-Watcher EQ6R-Pro mount, ZWO EAF (ProAstroGear Black-CAT) and ASIAir Pro, guided using a ZWO 30mm f/4 mini guide scope and ZWO 120 mini, 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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