Observation by Alan Thomas: M71 Globular Cluster in Sagitta

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2023 Nov 24 - 18:56

Uploaded

2024 Jan 14 - 15:57

Objects

M71

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Constellation

Sagitta

Field centre

RA: 19^h53^m
Dec: +18°48'
Position angle: +34°42'

Field size

0°36' × 0°27'

Equipment

Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector

Exposure

15min.

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK.

Target name

M71 Globular Cluster in Sagitta

Title

M71 Globular Cluster in Sagitta

About this image

M71 is a small, loosely concentrated and relatively young globular cluster. It was discovered by Jean-Philippe Loys de Chéseaux in 1745 or 1746.

Distance c.13,000ly. Apparent mag. 6.1. Age c.9-10billion yr.

Bortle 7/8. Moon waxing gibbous, 93%, 12 days. Murky sky!

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