20150820 NGC6624 names

NGC6624 is a globular cluster located approximately 26,000 light years from Earth in the constellation Saggitarius. It was discovered in 1784 by William Herschel.

 

This cluster is a DSO in the Astronomical League Universe Sampler program.

 

Imaged from Broemmelsiek Park in Defiance, MO on August 20, 2015.

 

Celestron Nexstar 8SE

Orion EQ6

Canon T2i (modified)

15x300s

 

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