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M13 Globular Cluster orbiting above the milky way, 145 light years in diameter, 25000 light years away containing about 300,000 tightly packed stars.
Cantigny Park in Wheaton commemorated the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings with vehicles, reenactors and a series of engaging activities so that young people could learn the history in engaging ways. As a special treat, there were veterans of the beach landings who were there to share their experiences and answer questions.
Vixen ED 102mm f6.5 refractor
Altair Astro 0.8x reducer
24th August 00:09 BST
Canon 1100d ISO 1600
3x90 exposure with darks
Stonehaugh Campsite Northumberland UK
SQM reading 21.22
M13, a globular cluster in the constellation of Hercules. Around 22,200 light years from Earth.
Taken with
Canon 60D
Skywatcher 150PDS
Subs, 90x 90s