Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Serpens (Ser)  ·  Contains:  M 5  ·  NGC 5904  ·  The star 5 Ser
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M5 Globular Cluster, chili555
M5 Globular Cluster
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M5 Globular Cluster

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M5 Globular Cluster, chili555
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M5 Globular Cluster

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Messier 5 or M5 (also designated NGC 5904) is a globular cluster in the constellation Serpens. One hundred and five stars in M5 are known to be variable in brightness. A dwarf nova has also been observed in this cluster.

Photographed from my Bortle 5 location at 35.08 N latitude. 143 x 300s lights with darks.  AT115EDT, ASI2600MC, Optolong L-Pro filter, CEM70, ASIAIR Pro, EAF, Siril, GIMP.

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M5 Globular Cluster, chili555

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