NGC 288 is a globular cluster in the constellation Sculptor. Its visual appearance was described by John Dreyer in 1888. [ 7 ] It is located about 1.8° southeast of the galaxy NGC 253 , 37′ …

Mar 14, 2011 · William Herschel first spotted NGC 288 in 1785 and also recognised that it was a globular cluster that could be resolved into stars in his telescope. This picture was created …

NGC 288 is a Globular Cluster in the Sculptor constellation. NGC 288 is situated south of the celestial equator and, as such, it is more easily visible from the southern hemisphere. Given its …

The globular cluster NGC 288 is located in the constellation Sculptor, about 2 ° southeast of the well-known Silver Dollar (NGC 253). Due to its southern location of -26.5° declination, it is only …

Oct 4, 2024 · NGC 288 lies a bit less than 2° southeast of the galaxy. NGC 288 is unusual because its central region isn’t densely packed, as in most globulars.

NGC 288 is a bright (magnitude 8) globular cluster described as large (13.8 arcminutes), loose, with stars of magnitude 12 thru 16 and only a small central condensation. An easy object for a …

From Virginia Beach , NGC288 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is 30° below the horizon at dawn. All times shown in Virginia Beach local time.

The globular cluster NGC 288, which lies three quarters of a field to the SE, is another easy object, showing as a dim circular glow with about half the diameter of the galaxy.

Jul 31, 2024 · NGC 288 is a medium-sized (13') and relatively bright (8.1 Mag) globular cluster in the constellation Sculptor. It is located about 1.8° southeast of the Sculptor Galaxy, and 37′ …

NGC 288 is a globular cluster in the constellation Sculptor. It is located about 1.8° southeast of the galaxy NGC 253.