M56 - Globular Cluster in Lyra

M56 - Globular Cluster in Lyra

Description: Globular Cluster in Lyra. Often overlooked due to its more famous neighbour the Ring Nebula, M57 is a nice little globular cluster. Magnitude 8.4, 8.8 arc minutes across. Also known as NGC6779. Camera: SBIG STF-8300M at -15C Filters: Baader RGB set. Scope: Astro-Physics AP130EDT Mount: Astro-Physics AP900QMD Exposure: 2 x 10 minutes in Blue, 3 x 10 min in Green and Red. (scope hit the mount) Location: near Elkwater, Alberta Date: September 6, 2024

Description: Globular Cluster in Lyra. Often overlooked due to its more famous neighbour the Ring Nebula, M57 is a nice little globular cluster. Magnitude 8.4, 8.8 arc minutes across. Also known as NGC6779.
Camera: SBIG STF-8300M at -15C
Filters: Baader RGB set.
Scope: Astro-Physics AP130EDT
Mount: Astro-Physics AP900QMD
Exposure: 2 x 10 minutes in Blue, 3 x 10 min in Green and Red. (scope hit the mount)
Location: near Elkwater, Alberta
Date: September 6, 2024