This excellent globular lies about 28,000 light years away, and is about 8.500 ly from the center of the galaxy.

Planewave 12.5″ astrograph with an ST11000 camera, Astrodon filters, and ASA gearless DDM-85 mount. F/8 LRGB (6/6min L, 3/6min each 2×2 RGB).