Globular Cluster NGC6229 in Hercules
Taken by Tom Wildoner on February 14, 2026 @
Weatherly, PA, USA
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Date Taken: 2026:03:17 19:25:42
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NGC 6229 is a relatively distant and compact globular cluster located in the constellation Hercules, approximately 100,000 light-years from Earth. Discovered by William Herschel in 1787, it was initially mistaken for a planetary nebula due to its dense, unresolved appearance through early telescopes. It is the third-brightest globular cluster in its constellation, following the more famous Messier 13 and Messier 92, though its extreme distance makes its individual stars appear much fainter.
🔭 Technical Details:
Telescope: Meade 12” LX-90 SCT with Antares Focal Reducer
Camera: ZWO ASI071MC (cooled to -10°F) BIN2
Mount: Celestron CGX-L pier mounted
Capture: 52-minutes total exposure (60s subs) via ASIAir Pro
Location: The Dark Side Observatory (W59), Weatherly, PA (Bortle 4)
Processing: PixInsight & DeepSkyStacker
Image Date: February 14, 2026.
Photographer's website:
https://www.thedarksideobservatory.com
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