M3

[Rob]

Here is a glob thats well worth a look. Offten over shadowed by M13, Globular M3 is a nice item to observe and image!.

Found here:

Rob

[GazOC]

The first Messier object actually discovered by Messier.

[Rob]

And a beauty it is too. I really like it!. Of course M13 is the daddy.

[GazOC]

Of course M13 is the daddy.

Only for us in the northern hemisphere!

[Rob]

Very true!... Gaz. Shame, but I'm sure we are missing some gems from the Southern hemisphere also

[GazOC]

Omega Centauri (NGC 5139)

http://seds.org/messier/xtra/ngc/n5139.html

I bet its an amazing sight....

[Rob]

:shock: wow. I'd love to observe that!... thats great

[GazOC]

To put it in context: Nearly twice the size and a LOT (too late to do the maths! ) brighter :shock:

M13

Visual Brightness 5.8 (mag)

Apparent Dimension 20.0 (arc min)

NCG5139

Visual Brightness 3.68 (mag)

Apparent Dimension 36.3 (arc min)

[Astroman]

Omega Centauri (NGC 5139)

I bet its an amazing sight....

It is! From Mauna Kea at 9000', I was speachless, absolutely stunning. Makes M13 look pretty sparse. I like to find it in binoculars from Stone Haven. Haven't had the 10" on it yet, but it should be amazing!

[GazOC]

Haven't had the 10" on it yet, but it should be amazing!

What are you waiting for?

[Astroman]

Um, June?

[GazOC]

You're excused then!

[Astroman]

From Arizona, it's only above the horizon for about 6 hours and viewable for maybe 3 of those at an altitude of only 10º or so. From Hawai'i, it's nearly overhead, or seems like it at 22º.

[Rob]

You luck chap AM!. I must take a trip to oz some time??!!

[Astroman]

You'd be welcome, anytime. But call first.