2026-04-21 14:39 UTC
Messier 3. A globular cluster containing about 500,000 stars. It doesn’t have a cool “common name” and I find that sad.
That means we get to name it, right? I propose Globby McGlobface. Submissions are open until May 8th. I’ll publish the best one in my very unscientific journal.
📷 Sony a7 IV, Z61 II, 2 hours.
#Astrophotography #Space #Astronomy 🔭
Replies (3)
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@Gur814@mastodon.social 2026-04-21 14:39
My son’s submission: The Poof Cluster My daughter’s submission: The Raindrop Cluster My kids are way better at this than I am.
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@lobsterofrevenge@mastodon.social 2026-04-22 17:54
@Gur814@mastodon.social “who you callin’ messier, you mere planet thing?”
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@Lizette603_23@mastodon.social 2026-05-13 19:37
@Gur814@mastodon.social Or Messier McMessyface