Target Details
Messier 3 is a globular cluster of stars in the northern constellation of Canes Venatici. This cluster is one of the largest and brightest, and is made up of around 500,000 stars. It is estimated to be 8 billion years old. It is located at a distance of about 33,900 light-years away from Earth.
NGC 5263 is also visible along the right-hand border
Capture Details
Data captured 14th March & 9th May, 2016.
25x 2 minute & 40 x 3 minute exposures at ISO400, respectively.
Equipment Details
Orion Europa 200
NEQ6 Pro
Nikon d7100
Skywatcher ST-80
QHY5L-II
Processing Details
This image was processed in Pixinsight & Lightroom.