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

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Globular Cluster M3, Taman
Globular Cluster M3
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Globular Cluster M3

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M3 or NGC 5272 is a beautiful globular cluster in Canes Venatici, about 33,900 light years away.

I was hoping to get more exposure time, but wind gusts spoiled the session. I'm surprised how many stars were resolved despite the short integration and bright moonlight.

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