Observation by Alan Thomas: M9 Globular Cluster in Ophiuchus

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2024 Jun 01 - 02:50

Uploaded

2024 Jul 15 - 11:48

Objects

M9

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

3min

Location

Observatorio del Teide, Tenerife

Target name

M9 Globular Cluster in Ophiuchus

Title

M9 Globular Cluster in Ophiuchus

About this image

This Class VIII globular cluster was discovered by Charles Messier in May 1764. The dark nebula, Barnard 64, lies to the lower right in this COAST image.

Apparent mag. 8.4. Distance c.25,800ly. Diameter c.90ly.

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