M3 | ||
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| Description: | This star cluster orbits our own galaxy, the Milky Way, making one revolution every 300 million years. | |
| Constellation: | Canes Venatici | |
| Distance: | 30 thousand light years | |
| Apparent Size: | 18.6' | |
| Date: | 5 March 2005 | |
| Equipment: | 12.5" RC @ f/9, ST10XME, AO-7, MI-250 | |
| Exposure: | RGB: 20-20-30 minutes | |