M2 (NGC7089) is one of the largest globular clusters consisting of approximately 150,000 stars
located within our galaxy at a distance of approximately 36,000 light years.
Estimated to
be 13 billion years old, almost as old as time itself. A lovely view at high power resolve the cluster into a swarm of bees. Even with my Megrez 90 I am pleased to resolve nearly all the way to what is a very dense core. Once again Iso 800 works well with the clusters and an hour of 2 minute guided exposures. A fantastic well illuminated wide field has not required a need for flats here.Thursday, 26 July 2012
M2
M2 (NGC7089) is one of the largest globular clusters consisting of approximately 150,000 stars
located within our galaxy at a distance of approximately 36,000 light years.
Estimated to
be 13 billion years old, almost as old as time itself. A lovely view at high power resolve the cluster into a swarm of bees. Even with my Megrez 90 I am pleased to resolve nearly all the way to what is a very dense core. Once again Iso 800 works well with the clusters and an hour of 2 minute guided exposures. A fantastic well illuminated wide field has not required a need for flats here.
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