Globular Cluster M9 in Opiuchus

A small bright globular cluster lying at a distance of 26,000 light years. The diameter is about 60 light years (about 3' visually). This cluster is one of the clusters that is nearest to the galactic center and has a very large radial velocity of recession.

Images taken with TEC-140 Telescope mounted on Losmandy G11 mount. Camera used was a Canon EOS20D used at prime focus.

Five 1 minute exposures dark compensated, aligned and stacked, background removed and Digitaly Developed in ImagesPlus 2.50.