M3

M3

Object #7

Object type globular cluster

Other Names NGC 5272

Data

Magnitude:6.3 Right ascension:13:42:11.20 Declination:28:22:34.00 Constellation:Canes Venatici Season:spring

Visibility

Binocular Telescope

A relatively easy to find globular if you start at Arcturus, go west to Eta Bootis then go north. From the city M3 is visible in both binoculars and a telescope, but not the unaided eye.

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Observations

Observer: Jason Nishiyama	Location:Calgary	Date of observation:18 May 2008	Observations made:NBT
	Visibility: BT	Binocular type:10x50	Telescope type:MAK127