Globular Cluster Collection

Globular cluster M5. Optical image of the globular star cluster M5 (NGC 5904). North is at top. This cluster of stars lies some 25, 000 light years from Earth in the constellation Serpens Caput

A Swarm of Ancient Stars
This stellar swarm is M80 (NGC 6093), one of the densest of the 147 known globular star clusters in the Milky Way galaxy. Located about 28, 000 light-years from Earth

M9 globular cluster, HST image
M9 globular cluster, Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image. Combined optical and infrared image of the Messier 9 (M9) globular star cluster

Globular star cluster NGC 6101. This globular star cluster is located in the constellation Apus. It is around 50, 000 light years from Earth, and 36, 500 light years from the galactic centre

Antares / Rho Ophiuchi region
Antares/Rho Ophiuchi region, optical image. This colourful region lies in the constellations Scorpius and Ophiuchus. The blue area at upper right is the triplet star Rho Ophiuchi

Globular cluster from planet, artwork
Globular cluster from planet. Artwork of the core of a globular star cluster reflected in water on the surface of an alien planet

Globular cluster, artwork
Globular cluster. Computer artwork of a view across rock formations on the surface of an alien planet, towards its moon (centre) and a globular star cluster in the sky above

Milky way and surrounding dwarf galaxies. Image from space looking towards the Milky Way (centre left). Here the spiralling arms of the galaxy can be clearly seen

Globular star cluster M55, infrared image C014 / 5042
Globular star cluster M55 (NGC 6809), infrared image. These star clusters are dense spherical collections of stars; they can contain hundreds of thousands stars within a volume only a few hundred

Optical image of globular cluster Omega Centauri
Omega Centauri globular star cluster. True-colour optical image of the globular star cluster Omega Centauri (NGC 5139). This is one of the largest and brightest globular clusters in our galaxy

Optical photo of globular cluster Omega Centauri
Omega Centauri globular star cluster. True-colour optical image of the globular star cluster Omega Centauri (NGC 5139). This is one of the largest and brightest globular clusters in our galaxy

Stars in M4 globular cluster, optical Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image. Globular star clusters are balls of hundreds of thousands of stars

Globular cluster M80. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of the globular star cluster M80 (NGC 6093). This massive star cluster lies some 28, 000 light years away in the constellation Scorpius

Omega Centauri
Optical image of the globular star cluster Omega Centauri (NGC 5139) which is situated in the constellation of Centaurus 20, 000 light years away from Earth

Globular cluster 47 Tucanae
47 Tucanae globular cluster. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of the 47 Tucanae globular star cluster (NGC 104), one of the brightest clusters in the sky

Crux and the southern celestial pole
Crux constellation and the southern celestial pole. Crux, the southern cross, is formed of four bright stars in the Milky Way at upper centre

Centaurus and Crux constellations. These are bright constellations in the southern hemisphere, representing a centaur and the Southern Cross respectively

Optical image of globular star cluster NGC 4372
Globular cluster NGC 4372. True-colour optical image of the globular star cluster NGC 4372 (lower right) in the constellation Musca

Globular cluster M15. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of the globular star cluster M15. This is a ball of hundreds of thousands of stars which lies around 40

Sky seen from an alien world, artwork
Sky seen from an alien world. Computer artwork of the view from the surface of an alien (extrasolar) planet orbiting a star (orange, lower right) that lies within a globular star cluster

Artwork of a brown dwarf star
Brown dwarf. Artwork of a planet-like brown dwarf " star" on the edge of a globular cluster of stars, seen from a nearby moon

Optical image of the Small Magellanic Cloud
Small Magellanic Cloud. True-colour optical image of the Small Magellanic Cloud in the constellation Tucana. This is a small irregular satellite galaxy of our own Milky Way which lies around 195

Small Magellanic Cloud. Optical image of the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC), a satellite galaxy of our galaxy the Milky Way

Omega Centauri (NGC 5139), optical image
Small Magellanic Cloud. Optical image of the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) in the constellation Tucana, the toucan. North is at top. The SMC (centre left) is a satellite galaxy of our Milky Way

Omega Centauri (NGC 5139) composite image
Omega Centauri (NGC 5139). Composite infrared and optical image of the Omega Centauri globular cluster. Globular clusters are spherical groups of very old stars, about 12 billion years old

Globular cluster M13, HST image
Globular cluster M13. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of hundreds of thousands of stars making up the globular cluster M13

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Globular clusters, such as the mesmerizing Globular Cluster M5, are truly a sight to behold. These celestial wonders, often referred to as "A Swarm of Ancient Stars, " have captivated astronomers for centuries with their stunning beauty and intriguing nature. Take, for instance, the breathtaking HST image of the M9 globular cluster. This snapshot reveals a dense concentration of stars tightly bound together in an intricate dance across space. Similarly, the Globular Star Cluster NGC 6101 showcases its own unique charm within the Antares/Rho Ophiuchi region. Through remarkable artwork depicting these clusters from different perspectives - whether viewed from a distant planet or through our own Milky Way galaxy - we gain a deeper appreciation for their grandeur and complexity. The infrared image C014/5042 unveils the hidden secrets of Globular Star Cluster M55 nestled amidst the Centaurus and Crux constellations. Optical images like that of Omega Centauri provide us with detailed glimpses into individual stars within these clusters while reminding us of our place in this vast universe. As we gaze upon these captivating formations within the Crux constellation, it becomes evident that they hold valuable insights into stellar evolution and galactic dynamics. Moreover, studying globular clusters has allowed scientists to unravel mysteries surrounding dwarf galaxies orbiting our Milky Way. These enigmatic companions add another layer of intrigue to an already fascinating cosmic tapestry. Globular clusters offer us not only visual delights but also invaluable knowledge about star formation and galactic structures. Their allure continues to inspire astronomers worldwide as they strive to unlock further secrets hidden among these ancient stellar communities scattered throughout our vast universe.