Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Blue Straggler Stars in Globular Cluster M53

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 9, 2012 is “Blue Straggler Stars in Globular Cluster M53,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: ESA/Hubble , NASA. The original explanation runs about 190 words.

Blue Straggler Stars in Globular Cluster M53
Credit: Image Credit: ESA/Hubble , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“If our Sun were part of M53, the night sky would glow like a jewel box of bright stars. M53 , also known as NGC 5024, is one of about 250 globular clusters that survive in our Galaxy.”

— APOD editors, April 9, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 9, 2012
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: ESA/Hubble , NASA
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 190 words

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The SunGalaxiesStar clusters

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