NASA's Hubble captures a star-spangled sea of 500,000 stars

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured a high-resolution image of the globular cluster Messier 3, containing over 500,000 stars. The cluster is notable for its high concentration of RR Lyrae variable stars and blue stragglers, which help astronomers study galactic history.
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has released a dazzling new image featuring more than 500,000 stars glowing in shades of red, white, and blue. The breathtaking view, shared in celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary, highlights Messier 3 (M3), one of the largest and most impressive globular clusters in the Milky Way.
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