Globular Cluster M15 in Pegasus

One of the richer and more compact globular clusters. Its distance is about 39,000 light years and its diameter is about 130 light years (about 12').

This globular is also a source of X-ray energy and may contain a black hole. It also contains a small planetary nebula (not visible on this image).

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

Three 1 minute exposures dark compensated, aligned and stacked, background removed and Digitaly Developed in ImagesPlus 2.10 beta 5.