To close out Hubble's 2023 #MessierMarathon, here's a new image of M19!
M19 is a star cluster with a slightly elongated shape. It's relatively close to the heart of our Milky Way, so the gravity from the galactic center could be stretching it: https://go.nasa.gov/40mqDld #Hubble
M19 was discovered by Charles Messier in 1764. The cluster is located 28,500 light-years from Earth in the constellation Ophiuchus and is most easily observed during July.
The Messier Catalog is a resource that includes many astronomical sights from the northern hemisphere. We’re sharing new Hubble images of Messier objects so you can “stargaze” from your screen.
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Just in time for the 2023 #MessierMarathon, Hubble has a new view of M80 to share.
M80 is one of the densest globular clusters in the Milky Way. It's about 28,000 light-years away from Earth and contains hundreds of thousands of stars: https://go.nasa.gov/3JNPpp1 #Hubble
Starting on March 17, we’ll share new images of cosmic objects from the Messier catalog on our social media, so you can stargaze right from your screen.
NASA.gov brings you the latest images, videos and news from America's space agency. Get the latest updates on NASA missions, watch NASA TV live, and learn about our quest to reveal the unknown and benefit all humankind.
