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.

Créditos:

KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Pat and Chris Lee/ Adam Block

About the Image

Id:noao-m2lee
Tipo:Observation
Release date:24 de Febrero de 2014 a las 08:38
Size:1625 x 1084 px

Sobre el Objeto

Nombre:M2
Constellation:Aquarius
Categoría:Galaxies

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Coordenadas

ObjectValue
Posición (AR):21 33 15.13
Posición (Dec):0° 51' 43.62"
Campo visual:12.29 x 8.19 arcminutes
Orientación:North is 122.3° right of vertical


Colores y Filtros

BandaLongitud de OndaTelescopio
Optical
B
438 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
G
475 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
R
625 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
Broad Band
555 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD