Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Millions of Stars in Omega Centauri
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 31, 2010 is “Millions of Stars in Omega Centauri,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Fred Lehman ( South Florida Dark Sky Observers )). The original explanation runs about 105 words.
From the explanation
“Featured in the sharp telescopic image, globular star cluster Omega Centauri (NGC 5139) is some 15,000 light-years away and 150 light-years in diameter. Packed with about 10 million stars much older than the Sun, Omega Cen is the largest of 200 or so known globular clusters that roam the halo of our Milky Way galaxy.”
— APOD editors, March 31, 2010
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 31, 2010
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Fred Lehman ( South Florida Dark Sky Observers )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 105 words