M5 - Globular Cluster in Serpens
One of a number of bright globular clusters in the same class as M3, M15, etc.

  • RA:15:19
  • Dec: 2:05
  • Size: 17.4'
  • Magnitude: 5.8
  • Distance: 22,800 ly
  • Constellation: Serpens
  • Millennium Star Atlas: Vol. II, p. 765
  • Scope: 12.5" Ritchey-Chretien at f/9
  • Autoguider: unguided
  • Sky conditions: excellent seeing, moderate transparency
  • Film: FLI Dream Machine CCD
  • Exposure: 13x30 seconds L, 5x60 seconds R,G,B
  • Date: 6-23-01

Along with M13, one of the first globular clusters I ever photographed on film. Now brought to you in color by the magic of CCD imaging.


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