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APOD: 2026 September 25 – Globular Star Cluster Omega Centauri

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  • Though most star clusters consist of stars with the same age and composition, the enigmatic Omega Cen exhibits the presence of different populations with a spread of ages and chemical abundances.
  • A two-decade-long exploration of the dense star cluster with the Hubble Space Telescope has revealed evidence for a large black hole near the center of Omega Centauri.

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Though most star clusters consist of stars with the same age and composition, the enigmatic Omega Cen exhibits the presence of different populations with a spread of ages and chemical abundances. With a yellowish hue, Omega Centauri's red giant stars are easy to pick out in this telescopic view. A two-decade-long exploration of the dense star cluster with the Hubble Space Telescope has revealed evidence for a large black hole near the center of Omega Centauri.

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