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M 56
M 56 (also known as Messier 56 or NGC 6779) is a globular cluster in the constellation Lyra. It was discovered by Charles Messier in 1779. M56 is situated at a distance of about 32,900 light-years from Earth. It measures about 84 light-years across. It's apparent magnitude is +8,3 and its apparent size is 8'8 |
Technical Details: |
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| Optics: | 12" ASA Astrograph at F/6.8 |
| Mount: | ASA DDM 85 |
| Camera: | SBIG STL-11000M |
| Filters: | Astronomik LRGB filters |
| Dates/Times: | 28 July 2011 |
| Location: | Rozhen |
| Exposure Details: | L = 20 min., R = 20 min., G = 20 min.,B = 20 min.; |
| Subexposures: | 5 minutes |
| Acquisition: | CCD Soft |
| Processing: | PixInsight, Photoshop CS |