M-3 
M-3 is a  bright globular well placed for observers in the northern hemisphere.  It is located about 12 degrees from the bright star Arcturus. 
    Constellation:  Canes Venatici

    Size:  19 arcmin

    Magnitude:  6.3

    Magnitude Tip:  12.7

    RA:  13h 42m 11s

    Dec: +28 d 22m 30s


Scope:  8" LX 200 SCT
M-5C CCD Camera
Focal Ratio: f4.6
Exposure:  8 min
Scope:   8" LX 200 SCT
MX-5C CCD Camera w/ IDAS LPR & STAR 2000
Focal Ratio: f4.2
Exposure:  One 10 min and 0ne 20 min Exposure combined w/ Mask in Photoshop
Scope:   8" LX 200 SCT
MX-5C CCD Camera & STAR 2000
Focal Ratio: f10
Exposure:  25 min
Link to the SEDS M-3 Page
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