| Name: | 47 Tucanae |
| Type: | GlobCl |
| Messier: | - |
| NGC: | NGC 104 |
| Magnitude: | 4.0 |
| Right Ascention: | 00h24m |
| Declination: | -72d05m |
| Constellation: | Toucan |
| Viewing Info: | Often neglected in favor of its better known cousin, Omega Centauri, this Globular Cluster is a magnificent object,even in a small refractor. It is a large and very tightly packed cluster that is truly magnificent in a scope of 8" or more. Stars are very easily discerned. The whole region around the cluster is beautiful, in particular,the Small Magellanic Cloud which butts up against it.(Well,visually anyway!) It is easily better than any GC visible from Northern latitudes. Southern Hemisphere observers are truly blessed! |
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