M-19 Globular Cluster

M-19 is a nice globular about 7-1/2 degrees east of the red giant star Antares. It is located in the cluster of globulars visible on the opening page chart near right ascension of 17hours. It is slightly larger and brighter than M-107. M-19 can be a challenge for observers in the USA because it can easily get lost in urban light pollution. It is a nice view in a 8-10 inch scope, assuming you have dark skies.

	Scope: Orion MAK 500
	Nikon w/ Kodak MAX 800
	Focal Ratio: f5.5
	Exposure 11 min
Click here for larger image	Scope: 8" LX 200 SCT
	MX-5C CCD & STAR 2000
	Focal Ratio: f3.3
	Exposure: Combined 15 min
	Link to the SEDS M-19 Page
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M-19
M-19 is a nice globular about 7-1/2 degrees east of the red giant star Antares. It is located in the cluster of globulars visible on the opening page chart near right ascension of 17hours. It is slightly larger and brighter than M-107. M-19 can be a challenge for observers in the USA because it can easily get lost in urban light pollution. It is a nice view in a 8-10 inch scope, assuming you have dark skies.
	Constellation: Ophiuchus Size: 14 arcmin Magnitude: 6.8 Magnitude Tip: 14.0 RA: 17h 02m 38s Dec: -26d 16m 06s