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Omega Centauri:
globular star cluster

Omega Centauri is a globular star cluster located in the constellation Centaurus . Omega Centauri is magnitude 3.60*, and is 36' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Omega Centauri
      1. Type:
      2. globular cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 3.60
      1. Size:
      2. 36'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 13h 26.8'
      1. Declination:
      2. -47° 29'
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C80

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.



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