Hubble image of Messier 9
This image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope shows the globular cluster Messier 9. Hubble’s image resolves stars right into the centre of the cluster, and clearly shows they have different colours. Redder colours signify lower surface temperatures, while blue stars are extremely hot.
Credit:
NASA & ESA
About the Image
| Id: | heic1205a |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 16 March 2012, 11:00 |
| Related releases: | heic1205 |
| Size: | 3506 x 3506 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Messier 9 |
| Type: | • Milky Way : Star : Grouping : Cluster : Globular • Star Clusters Images/Videos |
| Distance: | 25000 light years |
Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
| Optical B |
435 nm | Hubble Space Telescope ACS |
| Optical V |
555 nm | Hubble Space Telescope ACS |
| Infrared I |
814 nm | Hubble Space Telescope ACS |
