Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 16, 2011

Globular Star Cluster 47 Tuc

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 16, 2011 is “Globular Star Cluster 47 Tuc,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Dieter Willasch ( Astro-Cabinet )). The original explanation runs about 127 words.

From the explanation

“Globular star cluster 47 Tucanae is a jewel of the southern sky. Also known as NGC 104 , it roams the halo of our Milky Way Galaxy along with some 200 other globular star clusters .”

— APOD editors, January 16, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 16, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dieter Willasch ( Astro-Cabinet )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 127 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 16, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-january-16-globular-star-cluster-47-tuc

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