Millions of stars comprise the spectacular globular cluster 47 Tucanae. The old red giants give off an “old gold” appearance, contrasting beautifully with the backdrop of the night sky.

Some estimates put the age of this metal rich cluster at 13 billion years.

Takahashi CCA-250 Astrograph with an ST11000 camera, Astrodon filters, and ASA gearless DDM-60 mount. F7.5 unguided LRGB (6/6min L, 1/6 min each 2×2 RGB).