Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 15, 2011

Millions of Stars in Omega Centauri

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 15, 2011 is “Millions of Stars in Omega Centauri,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Gordon Mandell). The original explanation runs about 109 words.

From the explanation

“Featured in this sharp telescopic image , globular star cluster Omega Centauri (NGC 5139) is some 15,000 light-years away. Some 150 light-years in diameter, the cluster is packed with about 10 million stars much older than the Sun.”

— APOD editors, June 15, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 15, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Gordon Mandell
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 109 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 15, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-june-15-millions-of-stars-in-omega-centauri

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