Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 19, 2000

Globular Cluster M19

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 19, 2000 is “Globular Cluster M19,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: D. Williams, N. A. Sharp , AURA , NOAO , NSF). The original explanation runs about 138 words.

From the explanation

“M19 appears to be a typical globular cluster of stars – except for its shape. If one looks closely at the cluster, pictured above , it appears to be longer (top to bottom) than it is wide.”

— APOD editors, July 19, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 19, 2000
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: D. Williams, N. A. Sharp , AURA , NOAO , NSF
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 138 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 19, 2000 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2000-july-19-globular-cluster-m19

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