NGC6712 - Globular Cluster in Scutum
Description: A nice globular cluster in Scutum. Fairly bright at mag 8.1 measuring about 10 arc minutes across. The faint circular patch right of center along the top is planetary nebula IC1295 - faint at 15th magnitude and 90 arc seconds across. 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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