M 12, NGC 6218
Object: Globular Cluster
Constellation: Ophiuchus
Apparent Magnitude: 7.68
Est. Distance: 16000 ly
Telescope: Celestron CPC 800 (8")
Camera: Nikon D70 unmodified
Exposure: 1x30 sec (0.5 mins)
ISO: 1600
Date: 2nd June 2008
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