Hercules Cluster
Hercules Cluster: This wonderful Globular Cluster in the constellation of Hercules with the Messier designation M 13 is no doubt the brightest Cluster in the Northern Hemisphere.The Cluster is in a distsance of approx. 25000 Light Years and contains about 500000 stars. Observing it with binoculars or a medium seized Teleskop are an unforgettable experience.
Object |
Hercules Cluster |
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Catagory |
Nebulae |
Designation |
M013 |
Constellation |
Hercules |
Optics |
RC 8" f/8, ZWO focuser, ZWO 7-Pos filterwheel |
Mount |
Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6 Pro |
Camera |
ASI 1600MM Pro |
Exposure |
36x2m R, 40x2m G, 31x2m B. ZWO filterset. N.I.N.A for image acquisition and sequencing.
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Calibration |
Dark and Flat Frame |
Guiding |
ASI 120MM Mini with ZWO OAG, PHD2 as Guiding Software |
Processing |
PixInsight, Photoshop. Color code RGB |
Location-Date |
Eningen,Germany - Several Nights in July 2023 |
Remark |