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NGC6366 - Underwhelming Globular Cluster
« on: 2014 June 17 09:54:18 »
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This object, NGC6366, was imaged in the nights right around full moon, possibly in the worst imaging conditions I've ever encountered:  turbulence, humidity, wind intermittent cloud, intense moonlight, bad light pollution in my southern sky -- this image has got it all!. 

NGC6366 is usually overlooked when exploring the many globular clusters of Ophiuchus.  It is so sparse that it barely looks like a globular cluster at all.  It's small and dim, covering only as much sky as 1/4 of the full moon.  It is surrounded by much better known targets, like M10, M12 and M14.

Anyhow, a decent result on a pretty object in rotten conditions.

Clear skies,
Ron
« Last Edit: 2014 June 17 10:14:55 by rbrecher@rogers.com »
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Ron

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Re: NGC6366 - Underwhelming Globular Cluster
« Reply #1 on: 2014 June 17 10:15:31 »
Sorry for the incorrect link posted initially,  it has been repaired.
Enjoy!

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Ron
« Last Edit: 2014 June 17 11:04:21 by rbrecher@rogers.com »
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Re: NGC6366 - Underwhelming Globular Cluster
« Reply #2 on: 2014 June 19 06:04:38 »
Nice composition with that bright star at the top of the image Ron. Not underwhelming by any means.