The globular cluster NGC 6355 is located in the inner region of the Milky Way 31,000 light-years from Earth.
, a partner on the mission. The sparser scattering of stars on the outskirts of the globular cluster are also seen in crystal clarity.
The central red and blue stars of NGC 6355 can be distinguished clearly in the image, demonstrating the tremendous observational power of Hubble, which has revolutionized the study of globular clusters. Hubble is capable of capturing these amazing views because it is positioned around 330 miles above our planet's surface. This vantage point frees the telescope from the distorting effects of
that make it almost impossible for ground-based telescopes to distinguish the individual stars in globular clusters. In 2006, the telescope made the first direct observations of
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