Omega Centauri (NGC 5139) is the largest of the Globular Clusters in our sky. Spherical in shape, it is comprised of more than a million stars. This object resides within our own galaxy and is around 17,000 light years distant.
Please note: Omega Centauri rises to a total of less than 9 degrees elevation above the southern horizon where this photo was taken. This resulted in some odd star shapes due to atmospheric refraction.
Photographic Data:
Meade 10 inch Schmidt-Cassigrain Telescope at f / 10 on Losmandy G11 mount.
A single one hour exposure.
Film: Hypered Kodak PJ400.
Date: May 29, 2000
