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M2 globular cluster
M2 is a globular cluster in the constellation of Aquarius and is about 55,000 light-years distant from Earth. At 175 light-years in diameter, it is one of the larger globular clusters known. The cluster is rich, compact, and significantly elliptical. It is 13 billion years old and one of the older globulars associated with the Milky Way galaxy.
M2 contains about 150,000 stars, including 21 known variable stars. Its brightest stars are red and yellow giant stars. The overall spectral type is F4. M2 is part of the Gaia Sausage, the hypothesised remains of a merged dwarf galaxy.
C8 F/6.3 on Evolution Alt/Az mount
ASI385MC one shot color camera
IDAS LPS D1 light pollution filter
44x8s 5.9m total
Saved as viewed in Sharpcap (no post-processing)
M2 globular cluster
M2 is a globular cluster in the constellation of Aquarius and is about 55,000 light-years distant from Earth. At 175 light-years in diameter, it is one of the larger globular clusters known. The cluster is rich, compact, and significantly elliptical. It is 13 billion years old and one of the older globulars associated with the Milky Way galaxy.
M2 contains about 150,000 stars, including 21 known variable stars. Its brightest stars are red and yellow giant stars. The overall spectral type is F4. M2 is part of the Gaia Sausage, the hypothesised remains of a merged dwarf galaxy.
C8 F/6.3 on Evolution Alt/Az mount
ASI385MC one shot color camera
IDAS LPS D1 light pollution filter
44x8s 5.9m total
Saved as viewed in Sharpcap (no post-processing)