M55 - Sagittarius Cluster

Large globular cluster, also known as Specter Cluster. Faint and fuzzy with sparse surrounding starfield.


Object Type: Globular Cluster

Constellation: Sagittarius

Right Ascension: 19h 40m 00s

Declination: -30° 58' 00"

Magnitude: 7.0

Size: 19.0'

My Observation Details

Object Name: M55 - Sagittarius Cluster
Seeing: VG
Transparency: 6
Lat/Lon: 35.161, -85.372
Instrument: 750mm/150mm
Power: 31.3x (24mm eyepiece)
Date: 2023-07-11
Time: 1:47 EST

Observation Notes

Visual Description

Really large globular cluster even with a lesser power. Still faint and fuzzy though.

Additional Notes

Extremely sparse surrounding starfield. Used Telrad finder.

Sketch

M55 - Sagittarius Cluster sketch