Messier 5 (M 5)
Introduction | Map | My
Own
Observations | References
On this page I collect my observations of the globular star cluster M
5 in the constellation Serpens Caput.
Introduction
The globular star cluster M
5 in the constellation Serpens Caput is the brightest
of its kind in the northern hemisphere, next to - or following - the
globular star cluster M
13 in Hercules. In binoculars it appears, according to Stoyan, as
a round nebula.
Size: 6' / 12' (Stoyan/Karkoschka)
Distance: 25,000 light years (Stoyan)
Rating: **** (Stoyan)
Map
M 5 is located in constellation Serpens Caput (Head of the Serpent)
My Own Observations
Observations May 2017
- May 14, 15, 2017 (Mühlhausen: Explorer
150PDS on GoTo mount): M
5 only visible in the east later in the night; several globular star clusters
seen well (7 mm; 24/16 mm on May 15), all somewhat "resolved",
M 13 was the largest
- May 16, 2017 (ditto): M 5 and further
globular star clusters seen well as probably never before (24/4 mm), particular
at that large size (4 mm)
- May 20, 2017 (ditto): M 5 and further
globular star clusters once more beautifully seen with 4 mm eyepiece
Observations June 2019
- Jun 2, 2019 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: PS
72/432 on AZ Pronto
mount; TS binoculars): M
5 observed, a glow that is brighter at the center; at higher magnifications
still a glow... In binoculars not much fainter...
- Jun 4, 2019 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: Skymax-127 on GoTo mount): M
5 observed, a glow that is brighter at the center; at higher magnifications
still only a glow...
References
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