M53 and NGC 5053

Greetings all,
I have a couple of images of M53 close up and in widefield. The widefield also shows NGC 5053.

M53 close up (C8 at f/7.1):
http://jthommes.com/Astro/M53.htm

M53 wide field with NGC 5053 (Megrez II at f/4.8):
http://jthommes.com/Astro/M53_NGC5053.htm

Each page has exposure and processing details. Click on the image for full size.

I have some earlier images in my archives:

http://jthommes.com/MiscAstro/Archives/M53.htm (2004)

And earlier:
http://jthommes.com/MiscAstro/Archives/M53A.htm (2003)

Wonderful cluster shots as always, Jim.
I especially like the widefield-two for the price of one.
My regards,

dan

Those both look very good Jim.
NGC 5053 looks like an interesting cluster on it's own.

Jason

Nice shot Jim .

Very nice!! KT

Lovely shots my friend!
I definitely like the two-for-one shot the best thought! 8)

Thanks all for the comments. The NGC 5053 globular is so sparse that at one time it was not known as a globular. SEDS has a comment on it.