Globular Cluster Messier 53 (M53 or NGC 5024)
Taken by Tom Wildoner on April 28, 2025 @
Weatherly, PA, USA
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Date Taken: 2025:06:01 11:03:33
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Messier 53 (also known as M53 or NGC 5024) is a globular cluster in the Coma Berenices constellation and is one of the more outlying globular clusters. It is roughly 60,000 light-years away from our solar system.
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Class: V
Constellation: Coma Berenices
Right ascension: 13h 12m 55.25s
Declination: +18° 10′ 05.4″
Distance: 58,000 ly
Apparent magnitude (V): 7.6
Apparent dimensions (V): 13’
Tech Specs: Meade 12” LX-90 SCT Telescope, Antares Focal Reducer, ZWO ASI2600MC camera running at 0F, 68 x 60 second exposures, Celestron CGX-L pier mounted, ZWO EAF and ASIAir Pro, processed in PixInsight. Image Date: April 28, 2025. Location: The Dark Side Observatory (W59), Weatherly, PA, USA (Bortle Class 4).
Photographer's website:
https://www.thedarksideobservatory.com
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