Panning across the globular star cluster NGC 6362

This video gives a close-up view of the globular cluster NGC 6362 in a picture that 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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ESO
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Id:eso1243b
Release date:31 October 2012, 12:00
Related releases:eso1243
Duration:56 s
Frame rate:30 fps

About the Object

Name:NGC 6362
Category:Stars

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