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M5 - The Rose Cluster


Click on the image to view full size! Image Acquisition Details: 19x 60s Luminance + 15x 60s Red + 6x 60s Green + 14x 60s Blue subs: total 1 hr.


Equipment:

• Explore Scientific ED127CF APO telescope

• Optalong L-Pro Filter

• ZWO ASI 183 MM Pro Camera @ -10 c

• ZWO L, R, G and B filters

• Skywatcher EQ6-R mount

• Guided using ASIair Pro.

About M5

M5 is a globular star cluster in the constellation of Serpens and contains upwards of 100,000 stars. M5 is approximately 24,000 light years from earth with a diameter of around 160 light years.

Where in the sky is it?

M5 is located in the in the constellation of Serpens.


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