Kaus Borealis | Messier 28 | NGC 6638
Set against the backdrop of the star clouds of Sagittarius, near centre is the star Kaus Borealis (Lambda Sagittarii). The globular cluster at upper right is Messier 28 (NGC 6626) and at left is the more distant globular NGC 6638. Click on the image for a fullscreen version.
Below: A key to the location of this scene in the Milky Way.
Below: Messier 28.
Below: NGC 6638.
11-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope at 560mm focal length; dedicated astro camera.
