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M13 – Hercules Globular Cluster

M13, known as the Hercules Globular Cluster, is a very dense group composed of hundreds of thousands of gravitationally bound stars. Its distribution is nearly spherical, with a high concentration of stars in the central region.

General information

Constellation
Hercules
Category
Clusters and stars
Date
15 March 2021

Capture

Total time
23min 20s
Subframes
100s (L: 14x) ISO 1250
Gain / Offset
0 / 0
Calibration
N/A

Equipment

Telescope
TS102 f/7
Camera
modified Nikon D90
Filters
UV/IR
Mount
HEQ-5 Pro belt drive
Guiding
No guiding

Processing and environment

Processing
Stacked with DSS and post-processed with StarTools
Acquisition
Temporitzador
Location
l'Ampolla
Sky
Bortle 4