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Zooming in on Binary Star AR Scorpii

Zooming in on Binary Star AR Scorpii

This zoom sequence takes the viewer from a wide-field view of the spectacular central parts of the Milky Way into the bright constellation of Scorpius (The Scorpion). The final view is centered on the exotic binary star AR Scorpii.

Distance: 400 light years


Credit: European Space Agency (ESA)/Hubble, Digitized Sky Survey 2, N, Risinger

Duration: 50 seconds

Release Date: July 27, 2016


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