M22 NGC 6656
Object Type
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Globular Cluster
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Constellation
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Sagittarius
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Magnitude
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5.2
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Size
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32.0' x 32.0'
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M22 is the third best globular cluster in the sky. It is a very large and bright cluster in Sagittarius that is visible to the naked eye in dark skies. It is easily resolved in an 4" telescope, and is a fine sight in an 8" telescope.
Film Images

45 minutes exposure on Kodak Gold 1000 film.
5" f/5 refractor, prime focus.
CCD Images

3 minute exposure, Meade 416 XTE CCD.
8" f/6 newtonian telescope at prime focus.

3 minute exposure, Meade 416 XTE CCD.
300mm f/6 newtonian telescope at prime focus.

Combination of 10, 1 minute exposures, SBIG ST9XE CCD camera.
300mm f/6 newtonian telescope at prime focus.

Combination of 10, 1 minute exposures.
SBIG STL-1001E CCD. 20" f/6.8 Dall-Kirkham cassegrain telescope at prime focus.