Globular Cluster Omega Centauri

Globular Cluster Omega Centauri

Omega Centauri is a globular cluster of stars more than 15,000 light-years away from Earth in the constellation Centaurus. Omega Centauri was discovered in 1677 by Edmond Halley.

Within Aquila, you can also check out NGC 6709, an open star cluster, and NGC 6760, a globular cluster. In Lyra, there is of course the ever-popular Ring ...
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