1000s of Globular Clusters in NGC 1399

1000s of Globular Clusters in NGC 1399, a photo by strongmanmike2002 on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
The Elliptical galaxy at the heart of the Fornax Cluster is an immense galaxy with
over 6000 globular star clusters swarming in its huge halo. Reducing the bright halo
and enhancing the image reveals some of these massive star clusters. Even the brightest
members in the swarm are fainter than Magnitude 20.

You can read a detailed study about the globular cluster of NGC 1399 here:
iopscience.iop.org/1538-3881/125/4/1908/pdf/1538-3881_125...

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