Basic object information
Name: M 54
Type of object: Globular cluster
Magnitude: 7.7
Size: 9.1'
Object classification: 3
Description: vB,L,R,g,smbM
Notes: * mags 15...
Catalog position for epoch J2000.0
Right ascension: 18h 55m 03.3s
Declination: -30° 28' 42"
Constellation: Sagittarius
Observer: Iiro Sairanen
Obs. place: Base del Teide (2280m above sea level), Tenerife, Spain
Date/Time: 18/19.4.2004 4:45
Telescope: Newton 110/805mm
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Magn: 127x |
Filter: |
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Field: 24' |
NE Lim.mag: 7,0 |
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Background sky: 2 |
Seeing: 3 |
Height: 22°
Visuality: II
Weather: +9˚C, dry and good
Roundish diffuse nebula. Small but bright core, no stars visible.