Messier 2 - An Elliptical Cluster in Aquarius

 

Here's a shot I captured of the Messier 2 globular cluster this past Friday (September 11, 2015) at Frosty Drew Observatory in Charlestown, Rhode Island, USA. Messier 2 is found in the constellation Aquarius and resides at near 37,500 light years distant. The cluster is comprised of around 150,000 stars and has an elliptical shape.

 

Photo Details:

Camera: Canon 60D MagicLantern

1370mm

f/9

ISO: 5000

Exposure: 30 seconds * 8 frames

This is a median composite of 8 individual shots to reduce noise.

 

-Scott

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