M-79 Globular Cluster

M-79 is a bright globular in the constellation Lepus. The stars of Lepus are dimmer than magnitude 2.0 and the constellation is low in the south for northern observers. The star Arneb is about 17 degrees west of the very bright star Sirus. If you can find Arneb in binoculars, you should be able to find M-79 as shown onthe finder chart.

Click here for larger image	Scope: 8" LX 200 SCT
	M-5C CCD Camera & STAR 2000
	Focal Ratio: f10
	Exposure: 15 min
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M-79 Globular Cluster
M-79 is a bright globular in the constellation Lepus. The stars of Lepus are dimmer than magnitude 2.0 and the constellation is low in the south for northern observers. The star Arneb is about 17 degrees west of the very bright star Sirus. If you can find Arneb in binoculars, you should be able to find M-79 as shown onthe finder chart.
	Constellation: Lepus Size: 6.0 arcmin Magnitude: 7.7 Magnitude Tip: 13.1 RA: 05h 24m 11.2s Dec: -24d 31m 29s