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M3: Messier 3
M3 is a globular cluster, a huge spherical group of old stars packed closely together.
Distance 32,600 Light Years
Equipment Seestar S30
Location Florida
What you're looking at
You are seeing many ancient stars held together by gravity in a tight, round cluster.
Why it is interesting
Globular clusters are some of the oldest objects in our galaxy, giving us a glimpse into the Milky Way’s early history.
How I captured it
Captured as a beginner deep-sky target using the Seestar S30.
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