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NGC 288    

NGC 288 is a globular cluster in the constellation Sculptor, located not far from the Sculptor Galaxy (NGC 253). It was discovered in 1888 by John Dreyer. This cluster has a visual magnitude of 9.37 and an apparent diameter of around 13 arc-min, making it easily seen in large binoculars or a small telescope. The main hindrance to viewing this object is that it stays close to the southern horizon for observers in mid-latitude North America.

Date(s) Acquired: 1 November 2015
Telescope: Orion 120mm EON Apochromatic Refractor
Camera: QSI Model 583

 

   Exposure Time (min) 
   Number of Exposures
   RGB
   1.5
   Hα
   -
   Hβ
   -
   OIII
   -
   RGB
   20
   Hα
   0
   Hβ
   0
   OIII
   0

 

Processing:
Master red, green, and blue images created using SIAM.
Color composite image created using Basic Processing Procedure III.
Color composite image contrast-stretched using Adobe Photoshop.




 

 

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