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Observation by Alan Thomas: Palomar 8 Globular Cluster in Sagittariu...

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2025 Apr 22 - 03:27

Uploaded

2025 May 19 - 08:54

Equipment
  • PlaneWave 24" f/6.5 Corrected Dall-Kirkham Astrograph
  • FLI ProLine KAF-16803 CCD camera
  • 10Micron GM4000 robotic German equatorial mount
Exposure

60sec.

Location

Observatorio del Teide, Tenerife

Target name

Palomar 8 Globular Cluster in Sagittarius

Title

Palomar 8 Globular Cluster in Sagittarius

About this image

A nice image (using PIRATE) of this Palomar cluster which does show globular features, unlike many of the other Palomars. It was discovered by George Abell in 1952. 

Apparent mag. 11.02. Distance from the Galactic Centre 18,300ly.

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