45 minutes exposure on Fuji Super HG II 400 film.
5" f/5 refractor, prime focus.
| Object Type | Globular Cluster |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Size | 19.0' x 19.0' |
M55 is a large and bright cluster in eastern Sagittarius, some 10 degrees east and a little south of the handle of the "teapot". Easily visible in binoculars and visible to the naked eye in dark locations, it is easy to resolve and makes a fine sight in an 8" telescope.
