Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 17, 2009

M13: A Great Globular Cluster of Stars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 17, 2009 is “M13: A Great Globular Cluster of Stars,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Danny Lee Russell). The original explanation runs about 107 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 objects found by curious sky gazers seeking celestials wonders beyond normal human vision.”

— APOD editors, June 17, 2009

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At a glance

Date: June 17, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Danny Lee Russell
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 107 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 17, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-june-17-m13-a-great-globular-cluster-of-stars

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