Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Vela (Vel)  ·  Contains:  NGC 3201
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Globular Cluster in Vela (NGC 3201), Bruno Rota Sargi
Globular Cluster in Vela (NGC 3201)
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Globular Cluster in Vela (NGC 3201)

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Globular Cluster in Vela (NGC 3201), Bruno Rota Sargi
Globular Cluster in Vela (NGC 3201)
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Globular Cluster in Vela (NGC 3201)

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NGC 3201 is a bright and massive globular cluster located in the constellation of Vela, approximately 16,300 light-years from Earth. Discovered by John Herschel in 1835, it has an estimated age of about 10 billion years and is primarily composed of old, metal-poor stars. Recently, a intermediate-mass black hole was discovered at its center. Recent studies, including observations from the Hubble Space Telescope, aim to better understand its internal dynamics and stellar population. In summary, NGC 3201 provides valuable insights into the evolution of the Milky Way and the universe.

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Globular Cluster in Vela (NGC 3201), Bruno Rota Sargi