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Omega Centauri: The Brightest Globular Cluster in the Sky
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Omega Centauri: The Brightest Globular Cluster in the Sky

Omega Centauri is the largest and brightest globular cluster visible from Earth — a swarm of ten million stars that may be the remnant core of a dwarf galaxy. Here's how to find and observe this southern sky showpiece.

Team Visit Astronomy · Mar 9, 2026

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