M19 NGC 6273

Object Type Globular Cluster
Constellation Ophiuchus
Magnitude 6.8
Size 17.0' x 17.0'

M19 is a moderately large and bright globular cluster in Ophiuchus, situated about 8 degrees east of the bright star Antares. It shows good resolution in an 8" telescope.


Film Images



45 minutes exposure Agfa HDC 400 film.
5" f/5 refractor, prime focus.

To the left (east) of M19 is the globular cluster NGC 6293, while the dark dust cloud in the bottom left is part of the Pipe Nebula, also known as LDN 1773. It is also made up of Barnard 5, 6, 7, 77, and 78.


45 minutes exposure Fuji Super HG V 400 film.
5" f/5 refractor, prime focus.


30 minutes exposure on Fuji Super HG V 400 film.
300mm f/6 newtonian, prime focus.


CCD Images



Combination of 30, 60 second exposures.
SBIG ST-9E CCD. 14" f/11 schmidt-cassegrain telescope at prime focus.


Combination of 15, 60 second exposures.
SBIG STL-1001E CCD. 20" f/6.8 cassegrain telescope at prime focus.


Combination of 30, 60 second exposures.
SBIG STL-1001E CCD. 20" f/6.8 cassegrain telescope at prime focus.