A dense globular cluster of stars captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. The image reveals a spherical collection of bright white and yellow stars, tightly packed near the center. Many stars display distinct diffraction spikes, creating a shimmering effect. The background is filled with scattered stars of varying brightness, set against a dark, cosmic backdrop.

Webb Telescope reveals the breathtaking star cluster NGC 6440, 28,000 light-years away, a dense metropolis of stars, showcasing dazzling whites, yellows, and stunning diffraction spikes. #JamesWebb #Astronomy #NGC6440 #ExploreTheCosmos
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#NGC6440, een bolvormige sterrenhoop die zich op ongeveer 28.000 lichtjaar van de aarde bevindt in het sterrenbeeld Boogschutter.

Opeengepakte verzamelingen oude sterren die door de zwaartekracht met elkaar zijn verbonden.