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Globular cluster NGC 4147

Globular cluster NGC 4147


Date: 06 March 2019
Satellite: Hubble Space Telescope
Depicts: Globular cluster NGC 4147
Copyright: ESA/Hubble & NASA, T. Sohn et al.

This globular cluster, NGC 4147, seen with the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, was one of many which were used by astronomers to measure the total mass of the Milky Way.

NGC 4147 is located about 60 000 light-years from Earth in the northern constellation of Coma Berenices (the Berenice's hair).

Last Update: 1 September 2019
19-Apr-2024 13:18 UT

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