M56

Globular Star Cluster in the Constellation Lyra

Image Details:

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  • Instrument: TMB 152 Triplet APO Refractor @ f/7.9  (1200mm)
  • Mount: Mountain Instruments MI-250 GoTo
  • Image Scale:  1.27 arc-seconds/pixel
  • Filters: Astronomik IR/Cut Filter
  • Exposure: 30 x 30 seconds
  • Camera: SBIG ST-2000XCM Color One-Shot with AO-7
  • Software: Maxim DL/CCD, Adobe Photoshop, RC Astro Gradient X-Terminator, Neat Image Pro
  • Location: Little Rock, AR., El. 350ft
  • Date: September 18th, 2006