Abell S0805 Galaxy Cluster in Pavo
Cluster of galaxies in Pavo; the brightest member, at centre, is IC 4765. At a distance of about 200 million light years this light left the cluster some time during the Triassic or Jurassic era in Earth's history. Click on the image for a fullscreen version.
Below: A wide-field view of the cluster. Note the 'galactic cirrus' or IFN dust in this region. Click for a fullscreen version.
11-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope at 560mm focal length; dedicated astro camera.
