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Infrared variables in Baade’s Window
Baade's Window is a small clearing in the dust clouds of Sagittarius, near the globular cluster NGC 6522, through which which it is possible to see stars within 1,800 light-years of the galactic centre..
Animation of 120 second images in IR and V band
Central portion of the image
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The number of potential targets is almost frightening - but managable by an enthusiast, remembering of course that you will need to check any "discoveries" against the International Variable Star database before launching into print.
In collaboration with the Remote Astronomical Society Observatory
Martin Nicholson - Daventry, United Kingdom.
This page was last updated on October 28th 2007.
