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Starry Chandelier Cluster

Updated 2026-06-30 15:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

A new image from NASA features the globular cluster NGC 6723, also known as the Chandelier Cluster, showcasing its sparkling stars in the constellation Sagittarius.

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This image released on June 26, 2026, features the globular cluster NGC 6723, sometimes called the Chandelier Cluster. Like its namesake, it sparkles with countless lights. However, each ‘lightbulb’ in this chandelier is an individual star 27,000 light-years away in the constellation Sagittarius (th
2026-06-30 15:02 UTC
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