Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Pavo (Pav)  ·  Contains:  NGC 6752
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NGC6752 - Globular in Pavo, Rodney Watters

NGC6752 - Globular in Pavo

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NGC6752 - Globular in Pavo, Rodney Watters

NGC6752 - Globular in Pavo

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It seems quite appropriate that this very bright globular cluster is located in the constellation of Pavo - the Peacock. The bright scattering of stars look like the fine display of a peacock's tail when it is trying to impress a prospective mate. This globular cluster does a very fine job of that as well.

According to Wikipedia, NGC6752 is the fourth brightest globular cluster after Omega Centauri, 47 Tucanae and Messier 22. I already have images of Omega Centauri and 47 Tucanae so now I'm going to have to grab some data on Messier 22.

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NGC6752 - Globular in Pavo, Rodney Watters