M107 - Globular Cluster in Ophiuchus

M107

M107 - Globular Cluster in Ophiuchus

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This from Wikipedia:
The globular cluster Messier 107, also known as NGC 6171, is located about 21 000 light-years away in the constellation of Ophiuchus. Messier 107 is about 13 arcminutes across, which corresponds to about 80 light-years at its distance.
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Camera: StarlightXpress Trius SX814 w Astrodon Gen II RGB Filters
Telescope: Astro-Physics AP155EDF w 155TCC (reducer/flattener)
Mount: Paramount MX
Guiding: Borg 60mm achromat w SBIG ST-402ME guide camera
RGB 12 x 5 min each
Acquired using CCD-Commander, TheSkyX
Processed in PixInsight with some tweaks/cleanup in PS CC 2018

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Lucknow, Ontario
June 2018

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