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Globular Cluster M4 (M 4 , Messier 4 , NGC 6121) — image from the Hubble Space Telescope

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Globular Cluster M4

April 24, 2002 · ESA/Hubble · M 4 , Messier 4 , NGC 6121 · Scorpius

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This panoramic view of the globular cluster M4 was captured by The Kitt Peak National Observatory's 0.9-meter telescope in March 1995.

The cluster hosts some highly interesting white dwarfs that can be used to age-date the Universe.

More Hubble images of M 4 , Messier 4 , NGC 6121