M2 Globular Cluster under a Full Moon

[Startrek]

Captured M2 ( NGC 7089) globular cluster for the first time last night under a full moon
Located in the constellation of Aquarius, it was first discovered in 1746 by French astronomer Jean Dominique Maraldi
Although quite dim at magnitude 6.3 brightness it seems brighter due to a larger than normal condensed core for its overall size
At 55,000 light years from earth it one of the oldest globular clusters in the Milky Way Galaxy
30 x 60sec guided subs
15 x darks
Canon 600D with Baader coma corrector ( no filters used )
ISO 800
Bortle 8 Sydney skies
Full Moon
Both side Neighbours outside lights on all night
Seeing average to poor
6” f6 Bintel newt on a HEQ5 mount
PHD2 guiding ( guiding was atrocious at 1.70 to 2.00 arc sec error )
Stacked in DSS
Processed in Startools

Thanks for looking, comments welcome

[xelasnave]

Nice capture Martin.
It's great to see that you are not put off but conditions.
Alex

[Atmos]

Very nice Martin, I too have decided that moon filled nights are perfect for chasing down star clusters where it doesn't really matter how much moon light or light pollution is present :)

[Ant0nio]

"under a full moon" Way' to go Martin :thumbsup:
Well done.
Tony

[LostInSp_ce]

Nice work again Martin! I've managed to curtail a couple of my neighbours lighting issues simply by employing the 'Peeping Tom' tactic. I aim the scope at their windows and all of a sudden curtains shut and lights go off. Saves having to step outside and go door knocking or throw rocks at windows. :lol:



+1 Keep the good nights for the faint stuff.

[Startrek]

Thanks all for the kind comments
Appreciate it
The things one has to do ( to Image from light polluted Sydney suburban skies on a full moon with neighbours lights blasting you from all sides )
Cheers

[LostInSp_ce]

I like your solution. :thumbsup:

I had an idea for a portable screen made from PVC pipes which could be folded down packed away quickly. Being PVC it'd be very light and could easily be transported to a dark site where it could be useful not so much for blocking light but for shielding against light winds as well as providing some privacy from any stalkers or puppy love teenagers. I won't hijack this thread with a picture but maybe I'll post in a new one another time.