M-92 (NGC-6341) is a large, bright globular star cluster in the constellation of Hercules. If it were not overshadowed by the spectacular globular M-13, it would be considered a showpiece. It was discovered by Johann Bode in 1777, and added to Charles Messier's catalog the same year as number 92. M-92 lies 9 degrees to the NE of M-13. This cluster has a much more dense structure than M-13, with a highly compressed, blazing core, which is equaled by few other globular clusters. It lies 26,000 light years from Earth, and is 110 light years in diameter.
This image, acquired on July 7, 2026, is a 2hour 1 minute integration of 60 second exposures through the Astro-Tech AT-92 92mm APO Triplet refractor, using the ZWO 2600MC Pro camera cooled to -0 degrees and binned 1 X 1. Captured using NINA, Processed in PixInsight. Post processed using PhotoShop 2026.