NGC 104 (47 Tucanae)
NGC 104 (47 Tucanae)
47 Tucanae is a globular cluster found in the Southern constellation of Tucana. At about 15000 light years from Earth, with a minimum of 500000 stars, this globular cluster is approximately 120 light years in diameter.
NGC 104 shines with an apparent magnitude of 4.5 and is only second in brightness to Omega Centauri in the night sky.
It is thought that the dense core of this globular cluster contains a mid-sized black hole.
NGC 104 shines with an apparent magnitude of 4.5 and is only second in brightness to Omega Centauri in the night sky.
It is thought that the dense core of this globular cluster contains a mid-sized black hole.
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope
CHI-2, 19.6 inch F3.8 Newtonian
Camera
FLI PL 16803
Location
Rio Hurtado Valley, Chile
Date of observation
October 18th, 2020
Filters
LRGB
Processing
Pixinsight
Credits
Telescope Live hosting facility
