Messier 71

Messier 71 - Globular Cluster in Sagitta

Description: Globular cluster M71 in Sagitta. Some sources list M71 (NGC6838) as a dense open cluster though it is currently believed that it is in fact a globular. 7.2 arc minutes in size shining at magnitude 8.4. Camera: SBIG ST-8XE with SBIG RGB filters at -15C. Mount: Astro-Physics 900QMD Scope: Takahashi FSQ-106 Exposure: 2x10 minutes red, 2x10 green, 2x10 blue. Location: Mt. Kobau, B.C. Date: Aug 13, 2007

Messier 71 - Globular Cluster in Sagitta

Description: Globular cluster M71 in Sagitta. Some sources list M71 (NGC6838) as a dense open cluster though it is currently believed that it is in fact a globular. 7.2 arc minutes in size shining at magnitude 8.4.
Camera: SBIG ST-8XE with SBIG RGB filters at -15C.
Mount: Astro-Physics 900QMD
Scope: Takahashi FSQ-106
Exposure: 2x10 minutes red, 2x10 green, 2x10 blue.
Location: Mt. Kobau, B.C.
Date: Aug 13, 2007