Date: May 08,  2026

Name: Messier 13. (The Great Hercules Globular Cluster)

Constellation: Hercules

Distance from Earth: ~25,000 ly.

Capture Details: This image comprises of ~4 1/2 hours of lights, (135 frames @ 120 seconds each) using an IR-Cut filter, and processed via pixinsight.

Fun facts: This is an easily found naked eye object  on the right hand side, (northern hemisphere) of the Hercules’ body, see chart to the right . Note that Hercules is a summer constellation and directly over head in June/July. Use binoculars, the results are stunning.