M80 NGC 6093

Object Type Globular Cluster
Constellation Scorpius
Magnitude 7.3
Size 10.0' x 10.0'

M80 is a bright and compact globular cluster in Scorpius. Although small, good resolution is obtained in an 8" telescope.

Film Images


45 minutes exposure on Fuji Superia 400 film.
5" f/5 refractor, prime focus.


45 minutes exposure on Fuji Superia 400 film.
5" f/5 refractor, prime focus.

The dark dust clouds in the lower left of the photograph are part of the rho ophiuchi complex.

CCD Images


Combination of 6, 1 minute exposures unfiltered.
SBIG STL-1001E CCD. 20" f/6.8 Dall-Kirkham cassegrain telescope at prime focus.


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