Globular Cluster NGC 6397
Globular Cluster NGC 6397: This Globular Cluster in the Southern constellation of Ara is the second closest known with only M4 closer. It also has a rather loose core. That is why it is a favourite object for astronomers to study. The distance to us is 7200 LY.
The image was taken at the IAS astronomical site at the Hakos farm in Namibia.
Object |
Globular Cluster NGC 6397 |
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Catagory |
IAS Hakos, Namibia |
Designation |
NGC 6397 |
Constellation |
Ara |
Optics |
Keller 20 inch Cassegrain f/9 in corrected secondary focus |
Camera |
SBIG STL-11000M with internal CFW 5 |
Exposure |
3 x 10min each Baader RGB filterset. Maxim DL for image acquisition |
Calibration |
Dark Frame |
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Guiding |
Selfguiding |
Mount |
Liebscher GEM |
Processing |
Maxim DL5, CCDStack, Photoshop. Color Code R,G,B |
Location, Date |
IAS-Hakos, Namibia - 11 Apr 2010 |
Remark |
