Messier 3 (M3) is a magnificent globular cluster, one of the brightest and largest known, making it a prime target for astrophotography. Its dense core, sparkling with hundreds of thousands of ancient stars, offers a breathtaking spectacle against the cosmic backdrop. Capturing M3 reveals a stellar metropolis, showcasing the intricate beauty and immense scale of these ancient stellar nurseries.

• Type: Globular Cluster
• Constellation: Canes Venatici
• Distance: 33,900 light-years
• Magnitude: 6.2