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Globular Cluster M13 in Hercules

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Globular Cluster M13 in HerculesNGC 6205NGC 6207IC 4617
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Photo description / processing

Globular cluster M13 in Hercules. The cluster was discovered in 1714, and in 1974, the famous Arecibo Message was sent toward it. It is one of the brightest and most well-studied clusters in the Galaxy. Located 25,000 light-years from Earth.

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
ТАЛ-2 150/1200
Camera
sony A7s
Mount
EQ5
Software
Deepskystacker, GraXpert
Location
Низовская, Ленобласть, Россия

Light pollution

Green, Bortle 4 zone

Date taken

Exposure

  • 80 × 20″ · ISO/Gain: 5000

Total exposure: 27 m

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