According to NASA’s Hubble team, the space telescope has captured a striking image of the overlooked globular cluster ESO 591-12 in the Milky Way galaxy. The cluster, part of the ongoing Hubble Missing Globular Clusters Survey, provides insights into the galaxy’s stellar populations and formation history.
Key highlights:
• ESO 591-12 imaged by Hubble during survey targeting unobserved Milky Way globular clusters.
• Cluster’s dense grouping of stars equivalent to mass of 100,000 suns.
• Hubble’s high resolution enables tracking of star movements for historical insights.
• Globular clusters like ESO 591-12 serve as cosmic fossils revealing ancient universe conditions.
• Research contributes to understanding Milky Way’s evolution over billions of years.
The discovery showcases how advanced technology aids in unraveling cosmic mysteries, influencing India’s tech and innovation sector.
Source: Gadgets 360