[M2, KPNO 0.9-m]

Globular cluster M2 in Aquarius, photographed in color by Doug Williams and N.A. Sharp with the 0.9-m telescope of Kitt Peak National Observatory.
Credit: Doug Williams, N.A.Sharp/AURA/NOAO/NSF

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  • This image was featured as Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) June 11, 2001
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    [M2, Bill Keel]

    The bright globular cluster Messier 2, shown from a 15-second red-light exposure (through clouds) with a Tektronix 2048x2048 CCD at the prime focus of the 4-meter Mayall telescope of Kitt Peak National Observatory. North is at the top and east to the left, for direct comparison with a chart or eyepiece view. The image has been block-averaged to 512x512 for this presentation, which uses a logarithmic intensity transformation to preserve information across a wide dynamic range. The field is 14.3 arcminutes square. From Bill Keel's image collection
    Credit: Bill Keel, University of Alabama

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    [M2, anonymous source]

    M2 image from an anonymous source

    [M2, A. Block/AOP]

    Globular cluster M2 as photographed by Adam Block of the Advanced Observing Program, Kitt Peak Visitor Center. This image was obtained with the 24-inch at f/6.3, exposed 60 minutes on Fuji SG 800 film.

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