Observation by Steve Knight: Omega Centauri

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Steve Knight

Observer

Steve Knight

Observed

2025 Apr 26 - 01:23

Uploaded

2025 Apr 27 - 13:08

Objects

Omega Centauri (NGC5139)

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Constellation

Centaurus

Field centre

RA: 13^h26^m
Dec: -47°29'
Position angle: +19°23'

Field size

1°05' × 1°06'

Equipment

Seestar S30

Exposure

1 hour of 10 sec exposures

Location

1,030m elevation in La Palma

Target name

Omega Centauri

Title

Omega Centauri

About this image

Low elevation, 13 degrees, but a stunning view in binoculars and my 70mm refractor.

Processed in Pixinsight and Faststone Image Viewer.

Files associated with this observation

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