A sky full of glittering jewels
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has given us a keyhole view towards the heart of our Milky Way Galaxy, where a dazzling array of stars reside. Most of the view of our galaxy is obscured by dust. Hubble peered into the Sagittarius Star Cloud, a narrow, dust-free region, providing this spectacular glimpse of a treasure chest full of stars. Some of these gems are among the oldest inhabitants of our galaxy. By studying the older stars that pack our Milky Way's hub, scientists can learn more about the evolution of our galaxy.
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About the Object
| Name: | Milky Way, Sagittarius |
| Type: | Milky Way : Galaxy |
| Constellation: | Sagittarius |
| Category: | Galaxies |
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 17 58 59.02 |
| Position (Dec): | -29° 12' 14.49" |
| Field of view: | 1.83 x 1.80 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 131.1° right of vertical |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Telescope |
|---|---|
| Hubble Space Telescope |