Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

M15: Dense Globular Star Cluster

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 17, 2018 is “M15: Dense Globular Star Cluster,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Bernhard Hubl ( CEDIC )). The original explanation runs about 119 words.

M15: Dense Globular Star Cluster
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bernhard Hubl ( CEDIC ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Messier 15 is an immense swarm of over 100,000 stars. A 13 billion year old relic of the early formative years of our galaxy it’s one of about 170 globular star clusters that still roam the halo of the Milky Way.”

— APOD editors, October 17, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 17, 2018
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bernhard Hubl ( CEDIC )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 119 words

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The Milky WayGalaxiesStar clusters

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