M53
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By |
Catalog |
Obj Type |
Location |
Date Taken: |
Smoot |
Messier 53 |
Star cluster |
Mayhill, NM |
05-16-2011 |
Description |
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M53 is a globular cluster located about 60,000 light years away (one of the farther globulars) located in the constellation Coma Berenices. As indicated in this image, this is not one of the more colorful globulars (though, note, this image was taken when the moon was nearby and may not be completely representative). |
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Technical Details |
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Exposure Time: |
~ 60 min each RGB | |||
Camera: |
SBIG STL-11000M | |||
Telescope: |
RCOS 16 inch f/8.7 Ritchey-Chretien | |||
Mount: |
Software Bisque Paramount ME | |||
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