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Messier 3 |
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 | M3 lies in a star-poor area of sky, which makes it relatively difficult to locate. This probably explains why it is less well known than M13, although many observers consider it a superior sight. Unlike many other globulars, M3 can be resolved practically to its center. In a 8-inch scope at 305X, hundreds of stars are visible. Some can be seen across the center of the core. The cluster is roughly globular, with a few strays along the edges. Its size is smaller than that of M13, but it is still a fabulous cluster. |
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M3 NGC 5272 Other description: Globular cluster highly resolved. Constellation: Canes Venetici Dreyer description: Very remarkable!, globular cluster, extremely bright, very large, very abruptly much brighter middle, stars of magnitude 11 and fainter; = M3. Magnitude: 6.4 RA: 13h 42m 24.9s Dec: +28°21'42" RA: 13h 42m 12.0s Dec: +28°23'00" (Epoch 2000) Azm: 177°24'10" Alt: +72°03'50" Rise: 12:13 Transit: 20:34 Set: 04:59 Size:16.2' |