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“largest Globular Cluster in our Galaxy and contains approximately ten million stars. The English astronomer Edmond Halley was the first to officially classify Omega Centauri as a “non-stellar object.” Before the invention of the telescope Omega Centauri was classified as a star. Omega Centauri through a telescope This star cluster has been a subject of debate after astronomers found evidence of a black hole in its center. However, an updated measurement of star velocities within this cluster challenges these original observations. I’ll definitely look forward to following this story as Omega Centauri undergoes further observation. You can find Omega Centauri by forming a triangle between the Southern Cross and the bright star Rigel Kent (also known as Alpha Centauri). Difficulty: 2 Supernovae”

John A. Read, 50 Things to See With A Small Telescope
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50 Things to See With A Small Telescope (Southern Hemisphere Edition) 50 Things to See With A Small Telescope by John A. Read
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