Greetings Card : Optical image of globular cluster Omega Centauri
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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. It lies around 16, 500 light years away in the constellation Centaurus. It is thought to be around 620 light years in diameter, and contains over a million stars. Globular clusters tend to be very old, and at 10, 000 million years old, this is one of the oldest known. Omega Centauri is one of the many globular clusters which form a spherical halo around our galaxy. This image was produced by digitally combining photographs taken by the UK Schmidt Telescope in blue and red light
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Greetings Card Large (A4)
Introducing the awe-inspiring Omega Centauri Greetings Cards from Media Storehouse. Featuring an stunning optical image of the renowned globular star cluster, Omega Centauri (NGC 5139), captured by Science Photo Library. These cards showcase the beauty and complexity of our universe, making them a perfect gift for stargazers, astronomy enthusiasts, or anyone with a passion for the cosmos. Impress your loved ones with this unique and thoughtful greeting, bringing the wonders of space right to their doorstep.
Create your own large greetings card. Size when folded is A4 (21x30cm or 8.3x11.7 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 29.7cm (8.3" x 11.7")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 29.7cm (16.5" x 11.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the mesmerizing beauty of the Omega Centauri globular star cluster, providing a true-colour optical image that astounds with its intricate details. Nestled in the constellation Centaurus, approximately 16,500 light years away from us, this celestial wonder is hailed as one of the largest and brightest globular clusters within our galaxy. Spanning an impressive diameter of around 620 light years, Omega Centauri houses a staggering number of stars - over a million to be exact. Its age is equally remarkable; at 10,000 million years old, it stands as one of the oldest known structures in existence. This ancient nature adds to its allure and fuels our curiosity about the mysteries it holds. Omega Centauri forms part of an illustrious group known as globular clusters that encircle our galaxy like a spherical halo. These clusters are remnants from early stages in galactic evolution and offer valuable insights into cosmic history. The awe-inspiring image before you was created by digitally combining photographs taken by the UK Schmidt Telescope using blue and red light filters. Science Photo Library brings this extraordinary visual representation to life for all astronomy enthusiasts seeking inspiration and knowledge about our vast universe.
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