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You’re spot on Steve - NGC6752 through a large aperture (16” in my case) is a stunning target.
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I couldn't agree more. A stunning target in any telescope over 6" aperture under dark clear skies. I would probably put this about 4th on my favourite globular list behind NGC104, NGC5139 and M22. 3rd place is tight between NGC6752, NGC6397 and M22.
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Steve, I thought it strange that 6752 and 6744 hadn't been on my lists till I realised that I tend to use their Caldwell numbers (93 & 101) ....
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Matt,
Fortunately I was observing these targets for a few decades before Sir Patrick came up with his Catalogue and I only ever reference any target by it's NGC number. That to me is a good thing because when Moore leaves an exceptional target like NGC2808 off his list, and includes several very bread and butter targets it tells me he didn't put the research in that he should have, or didn't observe 1/2 the targets on his list. That having been said I do like O'Mearas book on the Caldwell Catalogue.
Cheers
John B