| Name | Omega Centauri |
| Designation(s) | C80, NGC 5139 |
| Object Type(s) | Globular Cluster |
| Relevant Catalog(s) | All (Chron), Caldwell, NGC |
| Obs. Lat/Long | 31.0, -80.85 |
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Date and Time Observed | 2025-12-20 06:09:00 |
| Instrument | Seestar S50 f5.0-250mm FL |
| Camera | Seestar Built-in SONY IMX462 Sensor |
| Image Details | Up is 23.3 degrees E of N. Transparency: Good. Seeing: Good. Total integration time was 7m. Exposures 10s. Standard Seestar enhancement including darks. |
| Description | Omega Centauri is the largest globular cluster in the sky. It was first identified as a non-stellar object by Edmond Halley in 1677, though it was catalogued as a star (with the naked eye) by Ptolemy. Captured from the boardwalk for 13th St beach access on Tybee Island (near Savannah) just before heading out to the airport. I had to cut short the capture because a red sky presaging dawn was arcing towards the SE, and I figured more integration would reduce quality rather than improve it. |
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