Hercules Cluster
Star cluster in Hercules · 22,000 light-years
🔭 Explore Hercules Cluster in the 3D map →| Type | Star cluster |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Distance | 22,000 light-years |
| Also known as | M13 |
| Imaged by | Hubble |
A magnificent globular cluster of several hundred thousand ancient stars, packed into a sphere orbiting the Milky Way’s halo.
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