Observation by Alan Thomas: M30 Globular Cluster in Capricornus

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2022 Aug 17 - 22:37

Uploaded

2022 Aug 22 - 16:39

Objects

M30

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Constellation

Capricornus

Field centre

RA: 21^h40^m
Dec: -23°10'
Position angle: +179°37'

Field size

0°41' × 0°41'

Equipment

42cm CDK17 corrected Dall-Kirkham f/6.8
FLI ProLine KAF-09000 camera
10Micron GM4000 mount
BVR filter

Exposure

3min.

Location

Observatorio del Teide, Tenerife

Target name

M30 Globular Cluster in Capricornus

Title

M30 Globular Cluster in Capricornus

About this image

This Class V globular cluster was discovered by Charles Messier in Aug 1764.

Somewhat difficult to observe from the UK, the COAST in Tenerife yields a satisfying image.

Diameter c.90ly. Distance c.27,000ly. Age c.13billion yrs. Apparent mag. 7.7.

Files associated with this observation

MESSIER30 (2).jpg (852.9 kB)

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Dr Paul Leyland, Dominic Ford, David Davies

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