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Stars in M4 globular cluster
Stars in M4 globular cluster, optical Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image. Globular star clusters are balls of hundreds of thousands of stars. M4 is one of the nearest globular clusters, lying about 7000 light years from Earth in the constellation Scorpius. Its closeness allows the HST to observe (in more magnified views) the white dwarf stars in the cluster. These white dwarf stars are remnants of stars, and no longer shine by nuclear fusion. Instead, they slowly cool over time. This allows them to be used to date the age of the universe
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1995 2001 Astrophysics Cosmology Dating Globular Cluster Hubble Space Telescope Optical Scorpius Star Star Cluster Star Field Stars Stellar Wfpc2 White Dwarf Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 Dwarfs Ngc 6121 Wfpc
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This print showcases the mesmerizing beauty of the stars in the M4 globular cluster, as captured by the optical Hubble Space Telescope (HST). Globular star clusters are celestial marvels composed of hundreds of thousands of stars. Located approximately 7000 light years away from Earth in the constellation Scorpius, M4 is one of our closest globular clusters. The proximity of M4 enables the HST to observe these stars with exceptional clarity and magnification. In particular, this image highlights the white dwarf stars within the cluster. These remnants of once brilliant stars no longer shine through nuclear fusion but instead gradually cool over time. What makes these white dwarf stars truly remarkable is their ability to serve as cosmic timekeepers. By studying their properties and characteristics, scientists can determine crucial information about the age of our universe. Dating back to 1995, this awe-inspiring photograph taken by Science Photo Library's wide field planetary camera 2 (WFPC2) on board HST offers a glimpse into a vast stellar playground known as NGC 6121. Its intricate details and ethereal glow remind us that even within seemingly infinite darkness lies an abundance of wonders waiting to be discovered in our ever-expanding cosmos.
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