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Astronomy Picture from 04/06/2015

NGC 2419: Intergalactic Wanderer

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A telescopic image reveals NGC 2419, a globular star cluster nicknamed "the Intergalactic Wanderer," situated nearly 300,000 light-years away in the constellation Lynx. Two bright, nearby stars are also visible, contrasting with the distant cluster's faint glow despite its intrinsic brightness. The image highlights the vast distances in space and the intriguing possibility of NGC 2419's extragalactic origin.
May 12, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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#IntergalacticWanderer is a #globularcluster in #Lynx, approx. 270,000 ly away. The #cluster is best observed around mid-January.

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Intergalactic Wanderer
January 27, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Caldwell 25 – Intergalactic Wanderer
What is the origin of the name ‘Intergalactic Wanderer’ for the globular cluster NGC 2419, also known as Caldwell 25?
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Caldwell 25 - Intergalactic Wanderer - ASTROCAMP
NGC 2419 is a unique globular cluster located in the constellation Lynx, and it is situated at a distance of around 300,000 light-years from Earth.
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February 18, 2024 at 7:22 PM