The Supernova scenario

Possible scenario that may explain the production of two distinct populations of stars in Omega Centauri.

Credit:
ESO

About the Image

Id:eso0509d
Type:Artwork
Release date:15 March 2005
Related releases:eso0509
Size:2257 x 1980 px

About the Object

Name:Omega Centauri
Type:Milky Way : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Supernova
Distance:17000 light years
Category:Star Clusters

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