Wallpaper author:
Peter LeFebvre
13 Dec 2025
NGC 5139 - Omega Centauri
Omega Centauri is the largest globular cluster in our galaxy, has a black hole at its center, and includes stars of various ages whereas typical globular clusters contain stars of one generation.
Distance: 17,000 light-years
Apparent Magnitude: 3.7
Constellation: Centaurus
Object Type: Globular Cluster
Dataset from which the image was processed
NGC 5139
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