Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 21, 1996

Millions of Stars in Omega Centauri

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 21, 1996 is “Millions of Stars in Omega Centauri,” an image. It is credited to Credit: P. Seitzer (U. Michigan). The original explanation runs about 95 words.

From the explanation

“Pictured above is the largest ball of stars in our Galaxy. About 10 million stars orbit the center of this globular cluster – named Omega Centauri – as this giant globular cluster orbits the center of our Galaxy .”

— APOD editors, February 21, 1996

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At a glance

Date: February 21, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: P. Seitzer (U. Michigan)
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 95 words

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Galaxies Star clusters

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 21, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-february-21-millions-of-stars-in-omega-centauri

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