NGC5139 Omega Centauri globular cluster
Omega Centauri (NGC 5139). A globular cluster in the constellation of Centaurus. It is the largest-known globular cluster in the Milky Way, located at a distance of 17,090 light-years from the Earth.
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A dense, spherical cluster of stars fills the center of the image, glowing with a golden hue. Countless individual stars are packed tightly together, especially toward the core, creating a bright, concentrated center that gradually fades outward. Some red giant stars with warmer colors stand out among the cooler, bluish ones. The black background of space is scattered with additional faint stars. The image captures the vast population and structure of Omega Centauri in sharp detail.
Ten million stars. One massive cluster. ✨
Omega Centauri is the largest globular cluster in the Milky Way, 15,000 light-years away. Its stars vary in age and chemistry — a clue that it may be the core of a swallowed dwarf galaxy.
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A breathtaking telescopic view of Omega Centauri (NGC 5139), the largest and brightest globular cluster in our Milky Way galaxy. This densely packed cluster, located 15,000 light-years away, contains approximately 10 million stars, showcasing a diverse range of ages and compositions, possibly a remnant of a smaller galaxy merging with our own. The image highlights the yellowish hue of its red giant stars.
Astronomy Picture from 16/03/2023
Millions of Stars in Omega Centauri
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A stunning telephoto image of the night sky over Crete, Greece. The photo shows a church silhouetted against a star-filled sky, featuring prominent celestial objects like Omega Centauri (NGC 5139), Centaurus A (NGC 5128), and NGC 4945. The waxing gibbous moon illuminates the landscape.
Astronomy Picture from 29/06/2016
From Alpha to Omega in Crete
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Image of Omega Centauri (NGC 5139), the largest globular cluster in the Milky Way galaxy, containing about 10 million stars. This massive cluster, located approximately 15,000 light-years away in the constellation Centaurus, is visible without a telescope and provides valuable insights into the history of our galaxy and the universe's age. Its diameter spans about 150 light-years.
Astronomy Picture from 16/04/2002
Millions of Stars in Omega Centauri
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A stunning telescopic image of Omega Centauri (NGC 5139), a globular star cluster located 15,000 light-years away. This massive cluster, spanning 150 light-years, contains approximately 10 million stars, many older than our Sun. Its diverse stellar populations and potential origins as a remnant galaxy core make it a fascinating object of study.
Astronomy Picture from 31/03/2010
Millions of Stars in Omega Centauri
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap100331.html
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