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NGC 6752 Globular Cluster in Pavo

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NGC 6752 is a globular cluster in the constellation Pavo. It is the fourth-brightest globular cluster in the sky (after Omega Centauri, 47 Tucanae and Messier 22). The cluster lies around 13,000 light-years distant and is one of the closer globular clusters to Earth and has been calculated to be 11.78 billion years old.Telescope 20" Cassegrain f/3 (1500 mm) Camera Moravian G2 8300 monoExposure RGB 4x2min each (total 24min) Software PixInsight Location IAS Hakos Farm, Namibia

Copyright: Herbert Walter

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NGC 6752 - Globular Cluster in Pavo

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It seems quite appropriate that this very bright globular cluster is located in the constellation of Pavo - the Peacock. The bright scattering of stars look like the fine display of a peacock's tail when it is trying to impress a prospective mate. This globular cluster does a very fine job of that as well.According to Wikipedia, NGC6752 is the fourth brightest globular cluster after Omega Centauri, 47 Tucanae and Messier 22. I already have images of Omega Centauri and 47 Tucanae so now I'm going to have to grab some data on Messier 22.

Copyright Information: Rodney Watters

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