NGC 5986 - Globular Cluster
Photo description / processing
NGC 5986 – Globular Cluster
82 subs at 5 seconds each – 20 ISO, Bortle 2 – 3
Total Data: 7 minutes.
Taken with Celestron Origin using OLV software.
West Taratahi Hall, Chester Rd, Masterton, NZ.
Wednesday 20th May 2026
Stacked and processed in Siril
NGC 5986 is a globular cluster of stars in the southern constellation of Lupus, located at a distance of approximately 34 kilolight-years from the Sun. It was discovered by Scottish astronomer James Dunlop on May 10, 1826.
Technical information
- Telescope/Lens
- Celestron Origin
- Camera
- Sony Starvis IMX178
- Mount
- Celestron Evo StarSense EQ
- Guide Camera
- Celestron StarSense Autoguider
- Software
- Siril
- Location
- Masterton, New Zealand
Light pollution
Orange, Bortle 6 zone
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