M-70 Globular Cluster 
M-70 is a small and compact Globular less than 1/2 the size of M-13.   It is also about two magnitudes dimmer and it's -32 degrees declination causes it to be somewhat of a "horizon hugger" for observers in the northern latitudes.   From my location near WASH DC, USA, it seldom appears more than 20 degrees above the horizon and is almost always firmly enveloped by light pollution. 
    Constellation:  Sagittarius

    Size:  8.0'

    Magnitude: 7.8

    Magnitude Tip:  14.0

    RA:  18h 43m 13s

    Dec: -32m 17m 30s

This image was taken through the Orion MAK 500 at the same time that the MX-5C and STAR 2000 were taking the f4.8 image below. 

 Scope:   Orion MAK 500
Nikon w/ Kodak MAX 800
Focal Ratio: f5.5
Exposure:  10 min
Scope:   8" LX 200 SCT
MX-5C CCD Camera & STAR 2000 Autotracker
Focal Ratio: f4.8
Exposure:  10 min
Scope:   8" LX 200 SCT
MX-5C CCD Camera, STAR 2000 Autotracker & IDAS LPR
Focal Ratio: f6.6
Exposure:  15 min
Link to the SEDS M-70 Page
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