Capricornus Hosts A Stunning Globular Cluster, M30

Messier 30 is a densely packed cluster of ancient stars located about 27,000 light-years away within the constellation Capricornus. It is notable for having undergone a core collapse, where its central region became extremely dense, creating a compact stellar core.

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Published: March 29, 2026
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Capricorn Astronomy Space M30 Globular Cluster Capricornus Deep-Sky Object

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