M71 - Globular Cluster

 
 
 
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M71 ED80
 
   
  • RA: 19:53.8
  • Dec:  +18:47
  • Magnitude: 8.2
  • Size: 7.2 arc min
  • Distance: 13,000 ly
  • Constellation:  Sagitta
  • Scope: 8" SCT at f/10
  • Autoguider: ST-4 faint mode
  • Sky conditions:  Above average seeing and transparency.
  • Camera: Hap Griffin Modified Canon XSi @ 800
  • Exposure: 10 x 2 minutes
  • Date:  November 8, 2010

Comments: Cool night. Low in the upper 30s.  M71 is a loose but beautiful globular cluster.