M 30


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Object data of M30

Object type: globular cluster (V)
Size: 12'
Magnitude: 7.2 mag
Constellation: Cap
Distance: 26,100 Ly
   
Notes: The bright star east of M30 is 41 Cap (5.2 mag).

Exposure data

Date: 2009-09-12
Location: La Palma / Spain (1700m)
Telescope: TeleVue NP101 (4" Apo f=540mm)
Camera: ST2000XM with CFW8 and Baader Filters
Binning: L 1x1 / RGB 1x1
Exposure time: L 29x2m / R 6x5m / G 6x5m / B 5x5m
Exposure time total: 2h 23m
Notes: Drizzle for 150% size

 

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