M5, the Rose Cluster image

M5, the Rose Cluster

Contains: Deep sky object
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Description

M5 is one of the oldest globular clusters in the Milky Way. It is located in the Serpens constellation 25 thousand light years away. It has a diameter of 160 light years. In the best dark sky conditions, with the naked eye it can be seen as a faint star. Mty, NL Mexico Celestron EdgeHD 8" - CGEM II ZWO ASI294MC Pro at -10 oC Total exposure 5:40 hrs, 136 * 150 seg lights + bias, darks, flats and darkflats