M5 - Serpens Cluster
Rose Cluster observed from SM Soccer Fields on an exceptional night, though with reduced transparency.
Object Type: Globular Cluster
Constellation: Serpens
Right Ascension: 15h 18m 36s
Declination: +02° 05' 00"
Magnitude: 7.0
Size: 17.4'
My Observation Details
| Object Name: | M5 - Serpens Cluster |
| Seeing: | E |
| Transparency: | 3 |
| Lat/Lon: | 35.161, -85.372 |
| Instrument: | 750mm/150mm |
| Power: | 150.0x (10mm eyepiece + 2x Barlow) |
| Date: | 2023-06-13 |
| Time: | 10:20 EST |
Observation Notes
Visual Description
At this magnification the cluster should nicely filled the eyepiece, but the transparency greatly reduced the dimmer stars. Identified 5 Serpentis near the cluster.
Additional Notes
Actually found this target with binoculars first then moved to the scope. Used Telrad finder.
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