Messier 3 (NGC 5272/GCL 25)

Messier 3 (NGC 5272/GCL 25)

Credit: Giuseppe Donatiello (Oria Amateur Astrophysical Observatory - OAAO)

 

 

M3 (NGC 5272/GCL 25) is a globular cluster discovered by Charles Messier in 1764 in the constellation Canes Venatici.

This cluster is one of the largest and brightest, being formed by about 500,000 stars. It is located at a distance of about 33,900 light-years.

 

 

(127ED@1140mm)

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