- Description: A large, sprawling open cluster in Ophiuchus. 27 arc minutes across,
or about 30 stars scattered across an area a bit smaller than the full moon. Total magnitude 4.6
making this an easy target visually. Also known as Herschel H VIII-72.
- Film: Kodak hypered Tech Pan 2415
- Scope: 8" f6 Newtonian
- Guiding: Off-axis guider, manual.
- Exposure: 30 minutes
- Location: Mt. St. Francis Retreat, Alberta
- Date: June 25, 1993
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