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Object(s):
M3

Constellation:
Canes Venatici

Description:
CCD Image of globular cluster M3, showing maximum detail

Date/Time:
2002-04-16   21:52 UT [2002-04-16.91111]

CCD Image:
ST7 Image
5.1 x 3.4 arc min , 0.80 arc sec/pixel
#21041
File: M3.20020416.im21041.sqroot_scaling.an.gif (16 kb)
Subject: M3 (Detail)

Exposure:
60 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) with Barlow
operating at f/22.7 (F=4619mm)
Equatorial Wedge/Permanent Pier
Setup: LX200 >JMI NGF > Barlow > 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
Square root brightness scaling in Fv (range 180-Scaled
Software : CCDSoft V5, Fv FitsViewer, PaintShop Pro 5

Related Images:

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


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