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M15 – Pegasus Globular Cluster

M15, known as the Pegasus Globular Cluster, is an extremely compact and dense globular cluster. It has a highly concentrated core with a very high stellar density in its central region and consists of a large population of old gravitationally bound stars.

General information

Constellation
Pegasus
Category
Clusters and stars
Date
1 July 2021

Capture

Total time
16min 40s
Subframes
100s (L: 10x) 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