Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Globular Cluster Omega Centauri

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 11, 2024 is “Globular Cluster Omega Centauri,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Juergen Stein). The original explanation runs about 154 words.

Globular Cluster Omega Centauri
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Juergen Stein Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Globular star cluster Omega Centauri packs about 10 million stars much older than the Sun into a volume some 150 light-years in diameter. Also known as NGC 5139, at a distance of 15,000 light-years it’s the largest and brightest of 200 or so known globular clusters that roam the halo of our Milky Way galaxy.”

— APOD editors, July 11, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 11, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Juergen Stein
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 154 words

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The SunThe Milky WayGalaxiesStar clusters

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