M12 - Ophiuchus Cluster
Gumball Cluster observed from SM Soccer Fields on an exceptional night, though with reduced transparency.
Object Type: Globular Cluster
Constellation: Ophiuchus
Right Ascension: 16h 47m 12s
Declination: -01° 57' 00"
Magnitude: 8.0
Size: 14.5'
My Observation Details
| Object Name: | M12 - Ophiuchus Cluster |
| Seeing: | E |
| Transparency: | 3 |
| Lat/Lon: | 35.161, -85.372 |
| Instrument: | 750mm/150mm |
| Power: | 75.0x (10mm eyepiece) |
| Date: | 2023-06-13 |
| Time: | 11:31 EST |
Observation Notes
Visual Description
Nice little cluster with a few standout stars near the center.
Additional Notes
Found the surrounding star patterns with binoculars first. Used Telrad finder.
Sketch
