M79 - Globular Cluster in Lepus

 
 
 
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m79
 
 
  • RA: 05:24
  • Dec: -24:31
  • Magnitude: 8.6
  • Distance: 41,000 ly
  • Apparent Size:  8.7 arcmin
  • Constellation:  Lepus

 

  • Scope: Orion ED80 at f/7
  • Autoguider:  ST-4, average mode
  • Sky conditions:  Average seeing and transparency. Windy.
  • Camera: Hap Griffin modified Canon XSi ISO800
  • Exposure:  10 x 2 minutes
  • Date:  February 19, 2011

 

 

 
 
Comments:  M79 is quite low in the sky for Northeastern Illinois.  This was a somewhat windy evening under the full moon.