M56 - Globular Cluster in Lyra
A fairly uniform globular cluster set in a field of numerous stars.


  • RA: 19:17
  • Dec: 30:11
  • Size: 7.1'
  • Magnitude: 8.3
  • Distance: 31,600 ly
  • Constellation: Lyra
  • Millennium Star Atlas: Vol. III, p. 1173
  • Scope: 12.5" Ritchey-Chretien at f/9
  • Autoguider: unguided
  • Sky conditions: Good seeing, excellent transparency.
  • Film: FLI Dream Machine CCD
  • Exposure: 13x30 seconds L, 5x60 seconds R,G,B
  • Date: 7-13-01

Knocking off another globular from the Messier list.


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