Millions of Stars in Omega Centauri

Imagine yourself as an astronomer near the core of this cluster, where the stars are only 0.1 light-year apart. Night would look like day. The most glorious of all globular clusters is Omega Centauri (NGC 5139). First time imaging a star cluster, Image was capture at the 2023 Winter Star Party.

Sessions

Total Integration Time:

Feb. 24, 2023 - 80 * 60.0 seconds
Filter: Optolong UV/IR Cut filter

Catalogues

Caldwell New General Catalogue

Targets

C80 NGC5139

Gear

Telescope:
Camera: ZWO ASI533MC Pro
Mount: Celestron Advanced VX (AVX)