M 92 | ||
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| Description: | We know this is one of the oldest gobular clusters because it is metal poor, i.e., it has few elements heavier than helium. It is over 12 billion years old. This cluster orbits our own Galaxy, making one revolution every 200 million years. M 92 is visible to the naked eye under good conditions. | |
| Constellation: | Hercules | |
| Distance: | 27 thousand light years | |
| Apparent Size: | 12.2' | |
| Date: | 21 june 2006 | |
| Equipment: | AP 130 @ f/6, ST2000XM, MI-250 | |
| Exposure: | RGB: 10-10-10 minutes (all unbinned), Astrodon filters | |