NGC 6791 in Lyra

Dear friends,

Perhaps the oldest open cluster in our galaxy is NGC 6791 in Lyra which
has been estimated by Salaris (2004) to be 10.2 billion years old (ie.
about 80% the age of the universe). For an image of this galactic
survivor taken early this morning and under volatile seeing, please see
http://www.perseus.gr/Astro-DSO-NGC-6791.htm .

Clear skies!

Anthony.

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Anthony Ayiomamitis	NGC 6791 in Lyra - A galactic survivor Dear friends, Perhaps the oldest open cluster in our galaxy is NGC 6791 in Lyra which has been estimated by Salaris (2004) to be 10.2 billion years old (ie. about 80% the age of the universe). For an image of this galactic survivor taken early this morning and under volatile seeing, please see http://www.perseus.gr/Astro-DSO-NGC-6791.htm . Clear skies! Anthony.