M19 - Globular Cluster - Class VIII

M19 - Is a Class VIII Globular Cluster.  It is know as one of the most oblate Globular Clusters that has a distinctly elongated shape.  This may be due to dust and gas along it's edge.   It was discovered by French Astronomer Charles Messier in 1764.  It about 140 light-years in diameter.   M19 is located in the constellation Ophiuchus at 17h 02m 37.7s RA, -26o 16m 04.6s DEC. It is 28,700 Light Years from Earth, and has a visual magnitude of 6.8. The best time to observe M19 is mid Summer.
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Freeport, IL  USA
4 July 2022
27m 18s
Sony A6000
1250
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ES127 Triplet
952mm  f/7.5


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1 Session on July 4.  Used Darks and Flats.



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