Wallpaper author:
Ken Abremski
05 Jun 2024
M3
This globular cluster is located in the constellation Canes Venatici. Also known as NGC5272. This cluster contains more variable stars than any other cluster. The galaxy contains many older red stars, as well as younger bluer stars.
Dataset from which the image was processed
M3
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- Type of target............................................................................................................................Globular Cluster
- Camera............................................................................................................................FLI PL16803
- Target coordinates............................................................................................................................RA 205.5484 Dec 28.3773
- Hemisphere............................................................................................................................Northern
- Telescope location............................................................................................................................Spain
- Transient event............................................................................................................................No
- Observed on............................................................................................................................16 Mar 2021 - 02 Mar 2022
Filter | Avg Exp (s) | Total Exposure | Subframes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green | 347 | 1h50m | 19 |
| Blue | 316 | 1h40m | 19 |
| Luminance | 189 | 1h | 19 |
| Red | 347 | 1h50m | 19 |