Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Zooming in on Star Cluster Terzan 5

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 24, 2019 is “Zooming in on Star Cluster Terzan 5,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: Nick Risinger ( skysurvey.org ), DSS , Hubble , NASA , ESA , ESO ; Music: Johan B. Monell. The original explanation runs about 182 words.

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From the explanation

“Globular clusters once ruled the Milky Way . Back in the old days , back when our Galaxy first formed, perhaps thousands of globular clusters roamed our Galaxy .”

— APOD editors, March 24, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 24, 2019
Type
Video
Credit
Credit: Video Credit: Nick Risinger ( skysurvey.org ), DSS , Hubble , NASA , ESA , ESO ; Music: Johan B. Monell
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 182 words

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The Milky WayGalaxiesStar clusters

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