Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Canes Venatici (CVn)  ·  Contains:  M 3  ·  NGC 5263  ·  NGC 5272
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Messier 3 - Globular Cluster in Canes Venatici, Insight Observatory
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Messier 3 - Globular Cluster in Canes Venatici

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Messier 3 - Globular Cluster in Canes Venatici

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Messier 3 (M3 or NGC 5272) is a globular cluster of stars in the northern constellation of Canes Venatici. It was discovered on May 3, 1764, and was the first Messier object to be discovered by Charles Messier himself.

Imaged on Insight Observatory's Astronomical Telescope for Educational Outreach (ATEO-1).

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Messier 3 - Globular Cluster in Canes Venatici, Insight Observatory