M56 (NGC 6779) is a globular cluster located in the constellation Lyra. M56 is about 33,000 light-years from Earth and measures about 84 light-years across. Messier noted it as, “nebula without stars and having little light.”
This image is composed of 20 x 15 second images at ISO 3200 with additional dark and bias frames. Tech Info: Meade LX90 12” telescope, Antares Focal Reducer, and Canon 6D camera. Imaging was done on July 27, 2016.