Star clusters
Globular cluster NGC 6752
January 31, 2019 · ESA/Hubble · Pavo
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This image, taken with the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, shows a part of the globular cluster NGC 6752. The observations were made to study white dwarfs within it and to use these stars to measure the age of the globular cluster.
Analysing the data, astronomers discovered a previously unknown galaxy behind the globular cluster. The galaxy, nicknamed Bedin 1, is visible as a collection of faint stars at the top left of the image.
More Hubble images of NGC 6752
Wide-field view of NGC 6752 (ground-based view)January 31, 2019
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The accidentally discovered galaxy Bedin IJanuary 31, 2019Bedin 1 in NGC 6752January 31, 2019
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Threads of blueJune 4, 2018NGC 6744May 17, 2018