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Virgo has moved on, Hercules is now in position- from last night:
This is a downsized crop. Technical deets: 800/5.6, 10s ISO 2000, 204 frames.
This is a downsized crop. Technical deets: 800/5.6, 10s ISO 2000, 204 frames.
Andy Resnick said:I've found that stacking RAW images (as opposed to JPGs) let's me use higher ISO settings.
A globular cluster in Hercules is a dense grouping of stars located in the constellation of Hercules. It is a spherical collection of stars that are tightly bound together by gravity.
There are typically tens of thousands to millions of stars found in a globular cluster in Hercules. The exact number varies depending on the specific cluster.
Globular clusters in Hercules are among the oldest objects in the universe, with ages ranging from 10 to 13 billion years old. They are believed to have formed shortly after the Big Bang.
A typical globular cluster in Hercules is located around 25,000 light years away from Earth. This means that the light we see from the cluster today has been traveling for 25,000 years to reach us.
Yes, some globular clusters in Hercules can be seen with the naked eye under dark and clear skies. However, most are best viewed with a telescope or binoculars.