M3 Globular Cluster

[Kinch]

I can't say that I am "over the moon" with this one........but it looks OK on Facebook 🤣

Tak FSQ130ED with Extender (FL 1040) and shot at Bin 2 (1.2 ArcSec/Pix). Total 96x60sec LRGB (1 Hour 36 Mins)

M3: This cluster is one of the largest and brightest, and is made up of around 500,000 stars. It is estimated to be 11.4 billion years old. It is centered at 32,600 light-years away from Earth.

It was discovered on May 3, 1764 and was the first Messier object to be discovered by Charles Messier himself.

[Rodd]

A little bright in core.  I'd say a histogram tweak downward picture widee will fix it and make it look real

[Kinch]

Hi Rodd....as usual I have many different versions done over several days. I think the final one on my website is slightly better than this one....not so much contrast and very slightly better resolution of stars in the core. Not too much between them though...just slightly better.

Thanks very much for the comment - appreciated.

[Mr Spock]

I quite like it 👍

[rl]

Work of art..love the colour rendition

[old_eyes]

I haven't imaged this yet, but it is definitely on my list. This rendition encourages me to push it up the priorities. A nice image.

[Sunshine]

Never enough cluster images on forums, this one is wonderful.