M13 Hercules Globular Cluster

Taken 7-17-2005. I took this image a couple of years after I purchased my 10" telescope. I was left breathless by how many stars I was able to see. Before it was only a fuzzy ball of light, but now individual stars were resolveable with the larger scope. This is where arecibo sent out a signal in hopes of it reaching a civilization. So many stars in one spot will up the chances of success. Unfortunateley, about a thousand years will pass before we get any reply.