NGC 2419: The Intergalactic Wanderer

Dear Friends,

One of the most distant globular clusters in our galaxy is NGC 2419 (aka
Intergalactic Wonderer and Intergalactic Tramp). There was some
ambiguity as to whether this cluster lying at a distance of 300,000
light-years away was extragalactic or not but it has now been confirmed
to be a member of our galaxy. It is somewhat dim at magnitude 10.3.

For anyone interested, here is a 2-hr total exposure based on LRGB
layering: http://www.perseus.gr/Astro-DSO-NGC-2419.htm .

Clear skies!

Anthony.

"Anthony Ayiomamitis" wrote in message
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Dear Friends,

One of the most distant globular clusters in our galaxy is NGC 2419 (aka
Intergalactic Wonderer and Intergalactic Tramp). There was some
ambiguity as to whether this cluster lying at a distance of 300,000
light-years away was extragalactic or not but it has now been confirmed
to be a member of our galaxy. It is somewhat dim at magnitude 10.3.

For anyone interested, here is a 2-hr total exposure based on LRGB
layering: http://www.perseus.gr/Astro-DSO-NGC-2419.htm .

Oh brother! This is absolutely beautiful! I dare not think what your AP can do
with larger clusters, such as M22.

Keep up the good work, Antoni!

Clear skies!

Anthony.
--
I.N. Galidakis --- http://ioannis.virtualcomposer2000.com/

Anthony Ayiomamitis wrote:

One of the most distant globular clusters in our galaxy is NGC 2419 (aka
Intergalactic Wonderer and Intergalactic Tramp). There was some ambiguity
as to whether this cluster lying at a distance of 300,000 light-years away
was extragalactic or not but it has now been confirmed to be a member of
our galaxy. It is somewhat dim at magnitude 10.3.

For anyone interested, here is a 2-hr total exposure based on LRGB
layering: http://www.perseus.gr/Astro-DSO-NGC-2419.htm .

Hi Anthony,

As always, just incredible! I'll have to look this one up if the skies ever
clear around here.

Thanks for all the beautiful images.
Dave Jessie

On Apr 11, 2:34 pm, Anthony Ayiomamitis
wrote:
Dear Friends,

One of the most distant globular clusters in our galaxy is NGC 2419 (aka
Intergalactic Wonderer and Intergalactic Tramp). There was some
ambiguity as to whether this cluster lying at a distance of 300,000
light-years away was extragalactic or not but it has now been confirmed
to be a member of our galaxy. It is somewhat dim at magnitude 10.3.

For anyone interested, here is a 2-hr total exposure based on LRGB
layering:http://www.perseus.gr/Astro-DSO-NGC-2419.htm.

Clear skies!

Anthony.

Antoni,

An extraordinary image! These globulars are my
"pets" and there is a parade of some of the best slated
for the very near future.

Thanks for the post and keep up the good work.

Ben

PS: What did you do to your C14?

Ben wrote:
On Apr 11, 2:34 pm, Anthony Ayiomamitis
wrote:

Dear Friends,

One of the most distant globular clusters in our galaxy is NGC 2419 (aka
Intergalactic Wonderer and Intergalactic Tramp). There was some
ambiguity as to whether this cluster lying at a distance of 300,000
light-years away was extragalactic or not but it has now been confirmed
to be a member of our galaxy. It is somewhat dim at magnitude 10.3.

For anyone interested, here is a 2-hr total exposure based on LRGB
layering:http://www.perseus.gr/Astro-DSO-NGC-2419.htm.

Clear skies!

Anthony.


Antoni,

Ben at al,


An extraordinary image! These globulars are my
"pets" and there is a parade of some of the best slated
for the very near future.

Thanks to everyone for the kind words. Since we are slowly getting into
globular season, they are literally at the top of my to-do list which
includes the approximately 30 Messier globulars as well as various other
NGC globulars.

I have a cheat sheet of how to pursue them as they approach the meridian
in sequence and I hope to have many examples over the next few weeks.


Thanks for the post and keep up the good work.

Ben

PS: What did you do to your C14?


I had a serious accident about two years ago when the strongest winds in
decades knocked over my C14 and Losmandy G-11 (around 150 lbs of
equipment). What really upset me is the fact that the optics on this
particular unit were really good! Anyway, as a result of the fall, a
seriously sized piece from the primary ripped off ... the dovetail
assembly at the bottom of the tube also was ripped off (except for one
screw) and various other disgusting things.

My only saving grace is the fact that I received my AP160 three months
later and following a nearly six-yr wait to be notified.

I seriously miss my C14 (I had it since 1995) but I have a premium
Mak-Cass coming my way with similar aperture and focal length.

Anthony.

Anthony Ayiomamitis wrote in news:evjdae$3ac$1
@mouse.otenet.gr:

One of the most distant globular clusters in our galaxy is NGC 2419 (aka
Intergalactic Wonderer and Intergalactic Tramp). There was some
ambiguity as to whether this cluster lying at a distance of 300,000

This is truly great stuff Anthony. And the blurb really adds to the
picture. It is a bit like reading Flammarion again.

Pierre Vandevenne wrote:

Anthony Ayiomamitis wrote in news:evjdae$3ac$1
@mouse.otenet.gr:


One of the most distant globular clusters in our galaxy is NGC 2419 (aka
Intergalactic Wonderer and Intergalactic Tramp). There was some
ambiguity as to whether this cluster lying at a distance of 300,000



Hi Pierre,

This is truly great stuff Anthony. And the blurb really adds to the
picture. It is a bit like reading Flammarion again.

Glad you like it. I agree fully that some text should always accompany
ANY photo so that the interested reader can have some background info.
There is nothing worse than hitting a site and all you see is photo
after photo without a single line of text.

Even dry stuff like distance, apparent and physical diameter etc
embelishes any image and it only takes a few minutes of "work" which
also happens to be educational for everyone concerned including the
author. It also sets the ground for the visitor to pursue the matter on
his own if you plant the seed.

Anthony.

On 11 Apr, 20:34, Anthony Ayiomamitis
wrote:
Dear Friends,

One of the most distant globular clusters in our galaxy is NGC 2419 (aka
Intergalactic Wonderer and Intergalactic Tramp). There was some
ambiguity as to whether this cluster lying at a distance of 300,000
light-years away was extragalactic or not but it has now been confirmed
to be a member of our galaxy. It is somewhat dim at magnitude 10.3.

For anyone interested, here is a 2-hr total exposure based on LRGB
layering:http://www.perseus.gr/Astro-DSO-NGC-2419.htm.

Clear skies!

Anthony.

There seems to be a noticeable green halo around that globular, as
well as around some of the brighter stars. Overall the field
background is quite noisy with some minor dark and light patches.

Andrea T.

On Apr 11, 3:34 pm, Anthony Ayiomamitis
wrote:
Dear Friends,

One of the most distant globular clusters in our galaxy is NGC 2419 (aka
Intergalactic Wonderer and Intergalactic Tramp). There was some
ambiguity as to whether this cluster lying at a distance of 300,000
light-years away was extragalactic or not but it has now been confirmed
to be a member of our galaxy. It is somewhat dim at magnitude 10.3.

For anyone interested, here is a 2-hr total exposure based on LRGB
layering:http://www.perseus.gr/Astro-DSO-NGC-2419.htm.

Clear skies!

Anthony.

Very nice image. Almost looks like a mini M-13, complete with star
chains. But it was shot through an AP refractor, where did the
diffraction spikes come from?

Anthony Ayiomamitis wrote in news:evjdae$3ac$1
@mouse.otenet.gr:

http://www.perseus.gr/Astro-DSO-NGC-2419.htm

Hi Anthony,

Great picture. Just curious - what is causing the diffraction spikes on the
bright stars? The AP160 is a refractor yes?

Klazmon.