M3 Globular Cluster
Messier 3 is a globular cluster of stars in the constellation Canes Venatici. It was the first Messier object to be discovered by Charles Messier himself. It is about 33,920 ly from earth, 11.4 billion years old, and approximately 180 ly in diameter. Also seen in the image (lower left) is the star HD 119081, a red giant with a diameter 11 times greater than our sun. The spiral galaxy NCG 5263 can be seen in the lower right of the image.
Rio Rancho NM Bortle 5/6 zone
April 6-7, 2022
William Optics Redcat 51
ZWO 183mc pro
ZWO 30mm f/4 mini guide scope and ZWO 120 Mini
Optolong L-Pro filter
ZWO ASI Air Pro
Sky-Watcher HEQ5
119 X 300s lights; with darks bias dithering
Gain 111 at -10C
Processed in DSS and PS
M3 Globular Cluster
Messier 3 is a globular cluster of stars in the constellation Canes Venatici. It was the first Messier object to be discovered by Charles Messier himself. It is about 33,920 ly from earth, 11.4 billion years old, and approximately 180 ly in diameter. Also seen in the image (lower left) is the star HD 119081, a red giant with a diameter 11 times greater than our sun. The spiral galaxy NCG 5263 can be seen in the lower right of the image.
Rio Rancho NM Bortle 5/6 zone
April 6-7, 2022
William Optics Redcat 51
ZWO 183mc pro
ZWO 30mm f/4 mini guide scope and ZWO 120 Mini
Optolong L-Pro filter
ZWO ASI Air Pro
Sky-Watcher HEQ5
119 X 300s lights; with darks bias dithering
Gain 111 at -10C
Processed in DSS and PS