Globular Cluster in the Eagle

A Globular Cluster in the Eagle (NGC 6760)

Sketch and Details by Ferenc Lovró

Faint, diffuse globular cluster with a perfect circular shape and a core that’s getting brighter only very gently. For me it was not resolveable, although it shows a faint star on its southern side, that may be a part of the cluster. Unfortunately the Jászszentlászló sky that was excellent this far was now ruined by the quickly increasing humidity in the air. Fortunately meanwhile this happened, the seeing got much better, so it made me a little happier on this almost Winter-like night. SQM reading: 21.20 m/arcsec^2, 9°C.

Right ascension: 19h 12m; Declination: 1° 3′
Constellation:
Date/time: 2009.07.25 23:45 UT
Equipment: 12″ f/5 Newtonian
FoV: 19′; Magnification: 167x
Seeing: 7/10; Transparency: 3/5
Location:
Observer: Ferenc Lovró