Globular Star Cluster NGC 6362 in Ara | European Southern Observatory

Globular Star Cluster NGC 6362 in Ara | European Southern Observatory

This colorful view of the globular cluster NGC 6362 was captured by the Wide Field Imager attached to the MPG/ESO 2.2-meter telescope at the European Southern Observatory’s La Silla Observatory in Chile. This brilliant ball of ancient stars lies in the southern constellation of Ara (The Altar).

Distance: 25,000 light years

Credit: European Southern Observatory (ESO)

Release Date: Oct. 31, 2012

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