Globular Cluster
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Exploring Globular Clusters: Stellar Fossils of the Universe
The progression from Spring to Summer comes with it the appearance of many globular clusters in the night sky like Messier 53. It was discovered by Johann Elert Bode in 1775 and catalogued by Charles Messier in 1777. Globular clusters are ancient, among the oldest structures in the universe. Most are estimated to have formed…
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Messier 79: Discoveries and Insights on Globular Clusters
Globular clusters occupy a significant place in our understanding of the structure of our own Milkyway Galaxy. Messier 79 is one such example of a globular cluster. It is located in the constellation Lupus, the Hare, just south of Orion. It was discovered in the early 20th Century that globular clusters contained a special type…
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