Messier 62 (M 62)

Introduction | Map | My Own Photos | Own Observations | References

On this page I collect my observations of the globular star cluster M 62 (NGC 6266) in the constellation Ophiuchus.

Introduction

The globular star cluster M 62 in the constellation Ophiuchus is located near the horizon, and therefore hard to observe.

M 62 (NGC 6266)
Size: 3.5' (Stoyan)
Distance: 20,000 light years (Stoyan)
Rating: * (Stoyan)

Map

The globular star cluster M 62 (selected) in the constellation Ophiuchus (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)

My Own Photos

eVscope

M 62 - May 29, 2020		M 62 - May 29, 2020, processed		M 62 - May 29, 2020, processed and sharpened
M 62 - May 29, 2020		M 62 - May 29, 2020, processed		M 62 - May 29, 2020, processed and sharpened

Own Observations

Observations May 2020

• May 29, 2020 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: eVscope): M 62 photographed in a second attempt

References

• Messier Catalogue - Messier 62: messier.seds.org/m/m062.html
• Messier 62 (Wikipedia): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messier_62

On this Site

• Unistellar eVscope Information