M2
This is one of the largest known globular clusters in the Milky Way galaxy. Under good seeing conditions and dark skies, binoculars can quite easily distinguish this object as a cluster. It is located about 33,000 lightyears away from us toward the constellation Aquarius.
This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Credit:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Pat and Chris Lee/ Adam Block
About the Image
| Id: | noao-m2lee |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | Feb. 24, 2014, 8:38 a.m. |
| Size: | 1625 x 1084 px |
About the Object
Wallpapers
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 21 33 15.13 |
| Position (Dec): | 0° 51' 43.62" |
| Field of view: | 12.29 x 8.19 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 122.3° right of vertical |
View in WorldWide Telescope:
Colors & filters
| Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical B | 438 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical G | 475 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical R | 625 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical Broad Band | 555 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |