Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Canes Venatici (CVn)  ·  Contains:  M 3  ·  NGC 5272
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Globular Cluster M3, Greg Ray
Globular Cluster M3
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Globular Cluster M3

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Globular Cluster M3, Greg Ray
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Globular Cluster M3

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M3, one of the largest clusters found in the Canes Venatici constellation, holds about 500k stars. Discovered by the man, Charles Messier, in 1764. it is about 33,900 light years away!   I can't believe that this object is not in my gallery....well it is now!

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Globular Cluster M3, Greg Ray