M15 - A forgotten gem

[Stargazer_00]

I'm a glob fan.  I like most things but globs really get my attention because of the vast amount of detail they provide.  I usually spend alot of time looking at the likes of M13, M3, M5, M92 and know them well.

Somehow M15 seems to have dropped from my regular glob observing targets and I rediscovered it again this week.  In my 14" this glob gives so much detail my jaw hit the floor. 

Its so incredibly easy to find and is very well positioned at the moment being at it;'s highest point in the sky around 9-10pm at the moment.

I highly recommend this to anyone who, like me, likes globs and isn't aware just how awesome this one is!

[Mike73]

Good call on M15 and I'm also a glob fan!

Couldn't recall M15 so checked my old sketches and it does indeed show it as being a real standout even from home with moderate LP and one which I'II definitely look for next time so thanks for the reminder.

[Rustysplit]

Couldn"t agree more Graham. I was also looking at this through my 14" dob. Really bright with good resolution in the core.

[cotterless45]

Lovely crisp target in a refractor, just carry on from Enif,

Nick.

[Double Kick Drum]

Sort of summed up by Cotterless.

Nice in most apertures and one of the last globs of the season (unless you prefer morning observing).

[Steve Ward]

It's a real treat with the Mak180 ... 

[Astro Imp]

Spent a long time observing this beauty a couple of nights ago. Will be going back the next chance I get.

[Rustysplit]

"....just carry on from Enif"

Ahh, one of those occasions when Enif is not enough ......I'll get my coat.....

[faulksy]

hopefully will try tonight, don't think I have viewed this, does it like power ?

[Joe_L]

I love it! Had a good look at it a couple of weeks ago.  I've had a soft spot for globs since I was about 12 and found M13 with a pair of 10x50 bins.

Joe

[bish]

Funny, M15 was always on my hit list a few years ago - but I don't think I've looked at it through the scope for a couple of years.

[Mike73]

hopefully will try tonight, don't think I have viewed this, does it like power ?

Throw as much power as you can at it! Haven't seen a glob yet that doesn't like high mag.

[swamp thing]

hopefully will try tonight, don't think I have viewed this, does it like power ?

Oh yes! As Mike said most globs like power, but M15 loves it. It's bright and compact throw as much power at it as you can. This is a glob that really rewards power. Ramp it up and enjoy.