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Object(s):
M3

Constellation:
Canes Venatici

Description:
CCD Image of globular cluster M3, showing apparent size with 2 different contrast settings

Date/Time:
2002-04-16   21:19 UT [2002-04-16.88819]

CCD Image:
ST7 Image
9.1 x 7.6 arc min , 1.78 arc sec/pixel
#21016
File: M3.20020416.composite.gif (51 kb)
Subject: M3

Exposure:
30 sec , 2x2 binning
None
CCD temp. -20 deg C
Filter : None

Equipment:
SBIG ST-7e (ABG) CCD Camera
Meade 8" f/10 SCT telescope (LX200)
operating at f/10.2 (F=2068mm)
Equatorial Wedge/Permanent Pier
Setup: LX200 >JMI NGF > 1.1/4" nose >ST-7e

Observer/Location:
David Richards
Backyard observatory [Kingcup]
(suburban site, 45m amsl, mag 4 to 4.5 skies)
Dorset, UK

Seeing:

Sky Position:

Processing:
Dark Subtract
Left and right sides of images use different contrast settings.
Software : CCDSoft V5, PaintShop Pro 5

Related Images:
Larger Image
Normal Image

Page Links:
Globular Clusters
Images (2002-04-16)


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Last Updated : 2006-Jan-20
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