M2 - Globular Cluster in Aquarius
One of the richer and more compact globulars, with a significant degree of ellipticity.


  • RA: 21:33.5
  • Dec: -00:49
  • Size: 12.9'
  • Magnitude: 6.5
  • Distance: 36,200 ly
  • Constellation: Aquarius
  • Millennium Star Atlas: Vol. III, p. 1286
  • Scope: 12.5" Ritchey-Chretien at f/9
  • Autoguider: unguided
  • Sky conditions: Clear, excellent seeing
  • Film: FLI Dream Machine CCD
  • Exposure: 14x30 seconds L, 7x60 seconds R,G, 9x60 seconds B
  • Date: 8-12-01

Luminance channel summed, color channels via median cut.


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