Messier Object 3 is a globular cluster in the constellation Canes Venatici, and is located approximately 34,000 light years from Earth. One of the oldest and brightest globular clusters visible from the Northern hemisphere, M3 contains approximately half a million stars.

Image & Equipment Details:
Date: 3/15/17
LRGB Image, 106 minutes total light integration
L: 18X120s Bin 2×2
R: 18X120s Bin 2×2
G: 18X120s Bin 2×2
B: 17X120s Bin 2×2

Calibrated with bias, flat, and dark frames
Processed in PixInsight
Temp: -30C

Imaging Scope: Explore Scientific 127CF Apochromatic Triplet
Imaging Camera: SBIG STF-8300M