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Blue Straggler Stars in Globular Cluster M53
M53, also known as NGC 5024, is one of about 250 globular clusters in our galaxy. Most of its stars are older and redder than our Sun. However, some enigmatic stars appear bluer and younger, known as blue stragglers. These stars are unusually common in M53 and challenge the idea that all stars in a globular cluster form at the same time. This image highlights their distinct color.
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In tropical astrology, 9 APR 2012 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 9 APR 2012.