File:M5 (noao-m5king).jpg

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M5 is arguably one of the best globular clusters in the sky visible from the northern hemisphere. These balls of stars (upwards of a million members) orbit our galaxy tens of thousands of light years distant.

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English: M5 is arguably one of the best globular clusters in the sky visible from the northern hemisphere. These balls of stars (upwards of a million members) orbit our galaxy tens of thousands of light years distant. This particular cluster is approximately 26,000 light years away and is estimated to be 13 BILLION years old (*whew*).This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Date 24 June 2014, 14:48:00 (upload date)
Source M5
Author KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Sally and Curt King/Adam Block
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