The Globular Star Cluster NGC 6362 (IMAGE)

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The Globular Star Cluster NGC 6362

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

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