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M13

British Astronomical Association Picture of the Week 14 March 2020

 

Messier 13, a globular cluster of hundreds of thousands of stars, in the constellation Hercules. It is around 24,000 light years from earth, and approximately 145 light years in diameter.

Imaged during a full moon.

Astrodon Blue: 12x300"

Astrodon Green: 15x300"

Astrodon Red: 15x300"

Astrodon Luminance: 71x300"

Total Integration: 9.4 hours

Captured on my dual rig in Spain.

Scopes: APM TMB LZOS 152 (6" aperture 1200mm focal length)

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Uploaded on March 13, 2020