M3
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Latest revision as of 13:59, 29 January 2009
| M3 |
| Object #7 |
| Object type |
| Other Names NGC 5272 |
| Data |
| Magnitude:6.3 Right ascension:13:42:11.20 |
| Visibility |
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Binocular |
A relatively easy to find globular if you start at Arcturus, go west to Eta Bootis then go north. From the city M3 is visible in both binoculars and a telescope, but not the unaided eye.
[edit] Locate M3
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[edit] Observations
| Observer: Jason Nishiyama | Location:Calgary | Date of observation:18 May 2008 | Observations made:NBT |
| Visibility: BT | Binocular type:10x50 | Telescope type:MAK127 |
