The globular star cluster 47 Tucanae in the constellation of Tucana (The Toucan)

This chart shows the location of the globular star cluster 47 Tucanae in the constellation of Tucana (The Toucan). This map shows most of the stars visible to the unaided eye under good conditions, and the location of 47 Tucanae is highlighted with a red circle on the image. The cluster is a very bright object in the sky, and can be seen with the naked eye.

Credit:

ESO, IAU, and Sky & Telescope

About the Image

Id:eso1302b
Type:Artwork
Release date:10 January 2013, 12:00
Related releases:eso1302
Size:3338 x 3834 px

About the Object

Name:NGC 104
Type:Milky Way : Sky Phenomenon : Night Sky : Constellation
Distance:15000 light years
Category:Illustrations

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