M5
M5 is arguably one of the best globular clusters in the sky visible from the northern hemisphere. These balls of stars (upwards of a million members) orbit our galaxy tens of thousands of light years distant. This particular cluster is approximately 26,000 light years away and is estimated to be 13 BILLION years old (*whew*).
This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Credit:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Sally and Curt King/Adam Block
About the Image
| Id: | noao-m5king |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | June 24, 2014, 2:48 p.m. |
| Size: | 1310 x 883 px |
About the Object
| Name: | M5 |
| Constellation: | Serpens Caput |
| Category: | Star Clusters |
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 15 18 37.41 |
| Position (Dec): | 2° 4' 0.10" |
| Field of view: | 14.35 x 9.67 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 124.0° right of vertical |
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Colors & filters
| Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical B | 438 nm | Visitor Center 0.4-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical G | 475 nm | Visitor Center 0.4-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical R | 625 nm | Visitor Center 0.4-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical Broad Band | 555 nm | Visitor Center 0.4-meter Telescope Other CCD |