Stars and Star Clusters
Pulsating variable star XX Cyg light curve
Pulsating variable star XX Cyg light curve
Pulsating variable star CY Aqr light curve
Pulsating variable star CY Aqr light curve
Omega Centauri (NGC 5139)
Omega Centauri (NGC 5139)
by Sergio Eguivar
Omega Centauri, represents the most massive and brightest stellar system in our Galaxy. Its size spans 150 light years and gathers more than ten million stars which are orbiting its center. It can be seen at naked eye even in suburban skies and is a splendid target for any kind of instrument. Omega Centauri was listed in Ptolemy's catalogue as a star. In 1677 Edmond Halley was the first who described its really nature. Stars in the center are very concentrated and seems to be separated only by 0.1 light years from each other.
The Wild Duck Cluster (M11)
The Wild Duck Cluster (M11)
by Marco STRA
Date/Time: 08/06/2010 - 23:57 - Aosta Valley (Italy)
Image of M11 Wild Duck Cluster, Meade 80mm APO (f/6) with CCD
Meade DSI
PRO, Stack of 43 Frames x 15sec.
Centaurus and Crux Area
Centaurus and Crux Area
Local: Caxias do Sul / Brazil
Date: 23 July 2010 - 19h16min
Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 / ISO 80 / 15 sec exposure. Enhancement: Photoshop CS4.
Tree: Araucaria Angustifolia
NGC 6820/23 and Sh 2-86 - open cluster in Vulpecula
NGC 6820/23 and Sh 2-86 - open cluster in Vulpecula
NGC 7039 - open cluster in Cygnus
NGC 7039 - open cluster in Cygnus
NGC 6883 - open cluster in Cygnus
NGC 6883 - open cluster in Cygnus
NGC 6871 - open cluster in Cygnus
NGC 6871 - open cluster in Cygnus
NGC 6811 - open cluster in Cygnus
NGC 6811 - open cluster in Cygnus
