Observation by Alan Thomas: M80 Globular Cluster in Scorpius

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2023 Aug 02 - 22:02

Uploaded

2023 Aug 03 - 18:15

Objects

M80

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Constellation

Scorpius

Field centre

RA: 16^h17^m
Dec: -22°59'
Position angle: -6°34'

Field size

0°19' × 0°19'

Equipment

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

Exposure

2min.

Location

Observatorio del Teide, Tenerife

Target name

M80 Globular Cluster in Scorpius

Title

M80 Globular Cluster in Scorpius

About this image

This dense (Class II) globular cluster was discovered by Charles Messier in January 1781.

Apparent Mag. 7.9. Distance c.32,600ly. Diameter c.96ly. Age c.12.54billion yrs.

Files associated with this observation

M80 COAST (2).jpg (202.8 kB)

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