Wallpaper author:
Thomas Peter
13 Jul 2021
Messier 5 LRGB SPA-2
Globular Cluster M 5 is located in the constellation Serpens at a distance, from Earth, of 24,500 light-years. It is thought to be one of the oldest globular clusters, with an estimated age of 16,000,000,000 years. M 5 has a diameter of 165 light-years, making it one of the largest globular clusters, however, it can just be seen with the naked eye under excellent seeing conditions.
Anyway, hope ya like it!
Tom
Dataset from which the image was processed
M5
3 credit
- Type of target............................................................................................................................Globular Cluster
- Camera............................................................................................................................FLI PL16803
- Target coordinates............................................................................................................................RA 229.6384 Dec 2.081
- Hemisphere............................................................................................................................Northern
- Telescope location............................................................................................................................Spain
- Transient event............................................................................................................................No
- Observed on............................................................................................................................23 Feb 2020 - 10 Jul 2021
Filter | Avg Exp (s) | Total Exposure | Subframes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red | 330 | 55m | 10 |
| Green | 300 | 50m | 10 |
| Blue | 330 | 55m | 10 |
| Luminance | 240 | 40m | 10 |