Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Globular Cluster M15 Deep Field

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 26, 2025 is “Globular Cluster M15 Deep Field,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Alvaro Ibanez Perez). The original explanation runs about 140 words.

A starfield is shown with thin wisps of gray and red running through it. In the center is an usual ball -- which is a globular cluster of stars upon closer inspection. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alvaro Ibanez Perez Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Stars, like bees, swarm around the center of bright globular cluster M15. The central ball of over 100,000 stars is a relic from the early years of our Galaxy , and continues to orbit the Milky Way’s center .”

— APOD editors, November 26, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 26, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alvaro Ibanez Perez
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 140 words

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