M3 - Globular Cluster

M3 - Globular Cluster

E. This is a globular cluster located in the constellation Bootes.  This immense ball of half a million stars older than the sun lies 30,000 light-years from our sun.  It is quite colorful.  It is one easily seen through small telescopes.

Date:  06-06-05

Telescope: RC14.5 (.75x)       Camera:ST10ME                

Exposure Time: LRGB 40min;15min;2x2bin

Processing: Maxim, sharpened, curves, Adobe combined