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Index


1. Introduction
2. Orbits
3. Omega Centauri
4. 47 Tucanae
5. 47 Tuc Core
6. 47 Tuc Blue Stragglers
7. M4
8. M5
9. M10
10. M13
11. M15
12. M22
13. NGC 6522
14. Galactic Centre Chart
15. List of MW Globulars
16. Credits and Links
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47 Tucanae

47 Tucanae, 2MASS/T. Jarrett

Image credit: 2MASS/T. Jarrett

47 Tucanae, also known as 47 Tuc or NGC 104, is a globular cluster in the constellation Tucana. It can be seen with the naked eye (visual magnitude of 4.0). Through binoculars or a telescope, the cluster appears about the size of the full moon. It is approximately 14,700 light years away from Earth. It contains over a million stars. It is about 120 light years across.

Source: 47 Tucanae - Wikipedia