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M 12 is a globular cluster in the constellation of Ophiuchus. It was discovered by the French astronomer Charles Messier on May 30, 1764

 

 

This image was produced by Swift and Faclo. Photographed under northern skies. Processing by Paul C Swift

 

(Note the tiny pair of distant galaxies just below the cluster slightly to the right')

 

Technical card

 

Imaging telescope: RC 410mm f7.8 customed

Imaging camera: Apogee Aspin GG16m

Mount: RM500 customed

Guiding system: Orion SteadyStar + Lodestar

Filters: Baader LRGB set

 

#Astrophotography #Space

 

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