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Hubble Finds that "Blue Blobs" in Space Are Orphaned Clusters of Stars (2008)

2008 · Short film

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*Description*:> This is a zoom into the dwarf irregular galaxy called Holmberg IX. It resides just off the outer edge of M81, a large spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major. Video starts with a backyard view of Ursa Major. Camera zooms into the M81 and M82 galaxy pair. Scene ends with close-up view of Holmberg IX, where Hubble Space Telescope resolves over 20,000 stars. Technical facts about this news release: About the Object Object Name: Arp's Loop, A0952+69 Holmberg IX, UGC 5336…

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