Introduction NGC 3766, also known as Caldwell 97, is a striking star that may be seen in the Centaurus constellation in the southern sky. It was initially cataloged as NGC 3766 in 1751 while on a trip to the Cape of Good Hope. This cluster has captured the interest of astronomers all over the world. […]
Read more "NGC 3766"Introducion NGC 3766, also known as Caldwell 97, is an eye-catching celestial wonder located within the Southern constellation of centaurus. NGC 3766 was first cataloged by astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in 1751 during his expedition to the Cape of Good hope, this cluster has since captivated the imagination of astronomers worldwide. NGC3766 Background In recent […]
Read more "NGC 3766"NGC3766 is also known as the Peral Cluster. It is an open cluster that is roughly 2.2 kpc away from earth, located in the southern constellation Centaurus. From the Universitry of Saskatchewan, it is not observable, because it lies too far wouth and thus never rises above the horizon. NGC3766 is estimated to be 14.4 million […]
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