M 56


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Object data of M56

Object type: globular cluster (X)
Size: 8.8'
Magnitude: 8.4 mag
Constellation: Lyr
Distance: 33,000 Ly
   
Notes: M 56 is a globular cluster in the constellation Lyra. It's distance is 33,000 light years.

Exposure data

Date: 2012-08-09 + 11 + 12 + 13 + 17 + 18 + 19
Location: Nussbach / Austria (400m)
Telescope: 12" Newtonian telescope (f=1120mm)
Camera: ST2000XM with CFW8 and Baader Filters
Binning: L 1x1 / RGB 1x1
Mount: WAM 650move
Exposure time: L 106x2m / R 14x6m / G 14x6m / B 14x6m
Exposure time total: 7h 44m
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