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TrevorW
01-08-2023, 04:01 PM
NGC 6752 is a globular cluster in the constellation Pavo. It is the fourth-brightest globular cluster in the sky, after Omega Centauri, 47 Tucanae and Messier 22, respectively. It is best seen from June to October in the Southern Hemisphere.
Apparent magnitude (V): 5.4
Just shy of 2hrs data in 2min subs under a full moon taken 31/7/2023 processed PS

strongmanmike
01-08-2023, 04:44 PM
Lovely capture Trevor, a great globular that one, hard to pick a favourite glob but it's up there! It looks beautiful through my 18" Dob from Eagleview.

Mike

ronson
01-08-2023, 04:49 PM
Nice one Trevor, this is on my list of bright globular clusters :)

What is the focal length and sensor size used?

TrevorW
01-08-2023, 05:00 PM
F/8 2000mm 10" RC QHY 268C camera :)

petershah
01-08-2023, 10:45 PM
lovely star colour and good separation down to the core....nicely done

Dave882
01-08-2023, 11:09 PM
Great colours and especially considering capture under a full moon. Well done

TrevorW
02-08-2023, 10:40 AM
Yes would be impressive with 18" :eyepop:

TrevorW
02-08-2023, 10:41 AM
Thank you, hard to tell looks tad blue on my monitor :)

TrevorW
02-08-2023, 10:43 AM
Yes Pavo and the full moon in the same general area while imaging this so had a few gradients to get rid of :)