M56 - Lyra Cluster
Globular cluster with grainy appearance indicating some resolved stars. Core not as bright as others.
Object Type: Globular Cluster
Constellation: Lyra
Right Ascension: 19h 16m 36s
Declination: +30° 11' 00"
Magnitude: 9.5
Size: 7.1'
My Observation Details
| Object Name: | M56 - Lyra Cluster |
| Seeing: | VG |
| Transparency: | 6 |
| Lat/Lon: | 35.161, -85.372 |
| Instrument: | 750mm/150mm |
| Power: | 46.9x (16mm eyepiece) |
| Date: | 2023-08-15 |
| Time: | 10:47 EST |
Observation Notes
Visual Description
Core not as bright as other observed tonight. But entire cluster is grainy indicating some stars are resolved.
Additional Notes
Surrounding star field is average. Used Telrad finder.
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