M3


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Obj Type
Location
Date Taken:
Gilbert
Messier 3
Star cluster
Mayhill, NM
05-30-2005
Description

This was a quick experimental image of a globular cluster.  However, the result shows the "Blue Straggeler" stars quite well.

Technical Details
Exposure Time:
LRGB (10, 10, 10, 10 minutes) with 1 minute subexposures
Camera:
SBIG ST-10XME
Telescope:
RCOS 16 inch f/8.7 Ritchey-Chretien
Mount:
Software Bisque Paramount ME
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