Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 27, 2016

M13: A Great Globular Cluster of Stars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 27, 2016 is “M13: A Great Globular Cluster of Stars,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Dean Fournier ; Inset: ESA / Hubble & NASA). The original explanation runs about 130 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, July 27, 2016

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At a glance

Date: July 27, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dean Fournier ; Inset: ESA / Hubble & NASA
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 130 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 27, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-july-27-m13-a-great-globular-cluster-of-stars

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