Discover the Fascinating Globular Clusters
The Globular Cluster Visual Catalog, or GCVC, provides you a direct view of the globular clusters as they can be imaged with amateur’s telescopes. The basic data of RA, DEC and Magnitude are available at the amateur astronomer who wants to look at or photograph a specific globular cluster.
What is a Globular Cluster
Do you really know what a globular cluster is? Check out your level of knowledge about these cosmic jewels
Get All the Clusters at a Glance
A short representation of which clusters are already present in the catalogue, with their photos, names, coordinates and apparent magnitude
All the Available Clusters in a Page
You can search for a specific cluster, or get inspiration for the next one to photograph
Key Data for Each Cluster
The name, right ascension, declination and apparent magnitude are shown for each cluster
Quick and Easy Access
Dive into the cluster you want just clicking on it (to be implemented)
Observing Globular Clusters
How to see and to photograph globular clusters
How to see
Naked eye, binocular, visual telescope
How to photograph
Recommendations for photographers
Scintific Articles
A selection of some papers and articles
Useful Resources
Materials and links to learn more
Explore the Beauty of Globular Clusters
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