Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 19, 1998

M13: The Great Globular Cluster in Hercules

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 19, 1998 is “M13: The Great Globular Cluster in Hercules,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Michael Richmann). The original explanation runs about 105 words.

From the explanation

“M13 is one of the most prominent and best known globular clusters . Visible with binoculars in the constellation of Hercules , M13 is frequently one of the first steps beyond the ordinary visible to the casual sky gazer.”

— APOD editors, August 19, 1998

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At a glance

Date: August 19, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Michael Richmann
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 105 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 19, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-august-19-m13-the-great-globular-cluster-in-hercules

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