Date: May 27, 2007

Object: M13; Hercules Globular Cluster

Description: M13 is the brightest globular cluster which is visible from the Northern Hemisphere. Found in the Hercules constellation, this 5th magnitude object has a diameter of approx 10' and can be seen with the naked eye. M13 contains an estimated 300,000 stars and lies 23,000 light-years from Earth.

Photo Credit: Bobby Arn

Location: City of Rocks State Park, New Mexico

Telescope: Meade LX 200 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain

Camera: ST-7XME