Globular cluster M71
Photo description / processing
The star cluster M71 is located in the constellation Sagitta, within the dense region of the Milky Way. In appearance, it resembles the well-known open cluster M11 (the Wild Duck Cluster). However, M71 is actually a globular cluster with low concentration.
Taken from a balcony in Kharkiv, a red zone of light pollution.
Technical information
- Telescope/Lens
- Sky-Watcher 130PDS
- Camera
- Canon EOS 550D
- Mount
- Sky-Watcher EQ3-2
- Guide Scope
- No guide
- Accessories
- Sky-Watcher Coma Corrector 2-inch
- Software
- DeepSkyStacker, FitStacker, PhotoShop
- Location
- Kharkiv, Ukraine
Light pollution
Red, Bortle 7 zone
Exposure
- 458 × 15″ · ISO/Gain: 6400
Total exposure: 1 h 55 m









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