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Messier 5 is a globular cluster in the constellation serpens caput. The cluster’s distance is roughly 24500lyrs.
The object was discovered by Gottfried Kirch in 1702. Messier noted it 1764 as a nebula without stars.
Datum/Date:
06.05.2013 / May 6th, 2013
Optik / Scope:
7,5” Maksutov Newtonian Astrograph f/5.3 with 2” 1:10 motorized Crayford focusser
Sensor/CCD:
QHY10 CCD-Camera (APS-C) @ -15°C
Autoguiding:
ALccd5 @ ED 80/600 Apochromat
Belichtung/Exposure:
105 x 120sec , Gain=2, Offset=119, total integration time= 3h 30min 00sec
Software:
Regim, Fitswork, Photoshop CS6
The Universe at a glance...
Juniper Hill Observatory
Köfering, Bavaria
12° 12’ E
48°56’ N
344m N.N.
NGC 5904 (Messier 005)
