The globular cluster NGC 6366 illuminates the universe with a golden light. A globular cluster is a spherical celestial body consisting of hundreds of thousands of stars. /Courtesy of Massimo Di Fusco

Golden stars are pouring down, illuminating the universe. It is the globular cluster NGC 6366. A globular cluster is a spherical celestial body containing hundreds of thousands of stars. NGC 6366 has metallic elements. It is located near the constellation Ophiuchus, approximately 1,300 light-years away from Earth (a light-year is the distance light travels in one year, about 9.46 trillion kilometers). A bluish star can also be seen in the photo along with NGC 6366.

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