Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 4, 1996

Globular Cluster Omega Centauri

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 4, 1996 is “Globular Cluster Omega Centauri,” an image. It is credited to Globular Cluster Omega Centauri Credit: UIT, NASA. The original explanation runs about 139 words.

From the explanation

“Explanation : Does an old, red globular cluster have any hot, blue stars? The rightmost picture, taken by the Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope in ultraviolet light, shows that indeed it does.”

— APOD editors, October 4, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 4, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Globular Cluster Omega Centauri Credit: UIT, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 139 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 4, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-october-04-globular-cluster-omega-centauri

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