Globular Cluster in Aquarius
This autumn skies do not feature a large number of globular clusters, but Messier 2 is one, and it is an impressive one. It is bright and fairly large. and many of its stars can be resolved through a typical amateur telescope.
| Magnitude | 6.6 |
| Apparent Size | 16' |
| Distance (light yrs) | 37,000 |
| Right Ascension | 21:33.5 |
| Declination | -0 49 |
| Field of View | 29' x 22' |
Image details: Exposure times of 54 minutes luminance and 18 minutes each of red, green and blue, taken with an SBIG STF-8300M imager and a 14" Meade LX850 telescope at f/5.5.
October 2024