M13
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| M13 |
| Object #5 |
| Object type |
| Other Names NGC 6205, Hercules Cluster |
| Data |
| Magnitude:5.8 Right ascension:16:41:41.50 |
| Visibility |
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Binocular |
M13 is a very nice globular cluster in the constellation of Hercules. Not visible from the city to the unaided eye, it is easily visible in binoculars and downright spectacular in a telescope. It can be tricky to find as Hercules is a rather dim constellation, but if you can locate Eta Herculis with binoculars or a telescope, head south - the cluster is about a third of the way to Zeta Herculis.
Locate M13
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Observations
| Observer: Jason Nishiyama | Location:Calgary | Date of observation:13 May 2008 | Observations made:NBT |
| Visibility: BT | Binocular type:10x50 | Telescope type:MAK127 |
