A breathtaking telescopic view of Omega Centauri (NGC 5139), the largest and brightest globular cluster in our Milky Way galaxy. This densely packed cluster, located 15,000 light-years away, contains approximately 10 million stars, showcasing a diverse range of ages and compositions, possibly a remnant of a smaller galaxy merging with our own. The image highlights the yellowish hue of its red giant stars.
Astronomy Picture from 16/03/2023
Millions of Stars in Omega Centauri
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap230316.html
#OmegaCentauri #GlobularCluster #MilkyWayGalaxy #NGC5139 #Space #Astronomy #Astrophysics #Stars #Cosmology #GalaxyMerger #RedGiantStars