Vista Infrared Image of the Globular Star Cluster Messier 55 (IMAGE)

ESO

Vista Infrared Image of the Globular Star Cluster Messier 55

Caption

This striking view of the globular star cluster Messier 55 in the constellation of Sagittarius (The Archer) was obtained in infrared light with the VISTA survey telescope at ESO's Paranal Observatory in Chile. This vast ball of ancient stars is located at a distance of about 17,000 light-years from Earth.

Credit

ESO/J. Emerson/VISTA. Acknowledgment: Cambridge Astronomical Survey Unit

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.