Observation by Mazin Younis: The Mighty Omega Centauri

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Mazin Younis

Observer

Mazin Younis

Observed

2024 May 26 - 21:26

Uploaded

2024 May 26 - 21:36

Objects

Omega Centauri (NGC5139)

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Constellation

Centaurus

Field centre

RA: 13^h26^m
Dec: -47°26'
Position angle: +46°49'

Field size

1°35' × 0°48'

Equipment

Sky-watcher Quattro 8 f/4
ASI 2600MC Duo

Exposure

38 x 30s

Location

Personal Remote Telescope - Morocco

Title

The Mighty Omega Centauri

About this image

The largest globular cluster in our Milky Way, though cannot be observed from UK and Europe. Capturing it was rather challenging as I started framing at 8° above southern horizon. I used short exposures of 30s in order not to over-expose the central part. Total exposure was 19 minutes only.

Enjoy the view in Hi-Res HERE

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