Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 4, 1997

Blue Stragglers in Globular Clusters

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 4, 1997 is “Blue Stragglers in Globular Clusters,” an image. It is credited to Credit: M. Shara (STScI), R.A. Safer (Villanova), M. Livio (STScI), WFPC2, HST, NASA. The original explanation runs about 133 words.

From the explanation

“This old dog is doing new tricks. On the left is ancient globular cluster 47 Tucanae which formed many billions of years ago.”

— APOD editors, November 4, 1997

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At a glance

Date: November 4, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: M. Shara (STScI), R.A. Safer (Villanova), M. Livio (STScI), WFPC2, HST, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 133 words

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Star clusters

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 4, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-november-04-blue-stagglers-in-globular-clusters

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