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M12_PS3_CROP_15x10
This is a picture of M12. It is a globular cluster in the constellation Ophiuchus. It is about 16,000 light years away and has a diameter of about 75 light years. In the lower right corner of the cluster at about the 5 o’clock position you can see a faint galaxy, PGC 1103219.
May 12, 2011
Location: Rancho Hidalgo, NM
Telescope: TEC-140 (F7)
Camera: SBIG ST-8300M
Mount: AP900 FTO
Luminance: 18x5 minutes (bin 1x1)
Red: 12x5 minutes (bin 2x2)
Green: 12x5 minutes (bin 2x2)
Blue: 12x5 minutes (bin 2x2)
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Comment by Bernard Miller on May 21, 2011 at 5:15pm
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Thanks for the comments. I am starting to enjoy globulars.
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Comment by spike77 on May 17, 2011 at 12:17am
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wow that is a nice image prob one of the best if seen of this cluster great work bernard i mean wow
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Comment by Philip A Cruden on May 16, 2011 at 11:08pm
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Wow, what a great capture, nice work Bernard, very inspiring
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