Globular Cluster M4
This panoramic view of the globular cluster M4 was captured by The Kitt Peak National Observatory's 0.9-meter telescope in March 1995.
The cluster hosts some highly interesting white dwarfs that can be used to age-date the Universe.
Credit:
NOAO/AURA/NSF
About the Image
NASA press release
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| Id: | opo0210b |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 24 April 2002, 19:00 |
| Size: | 1900 x 1900 px |
About the Object
| Name: | M 4, Messier 4, NGC 6121 |
| Type: | • Milky Way : Star : Grouping : Cluster : Globular • Star Clusters Images/Videos • Cosmology Images/Videos |
| Distance: | 5500 light years |
