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2 Micron All Sky Survey (2MASS) mosaic of the center of the Milky Way

2 Micron All Sky Survey (2MASS) mosaic of the center of the Milky Way
  • Object Name
    Object NameA name or catalog number that astronomers use to identify an astronomical object.
    Milky Way
  • Release Date
    September 16, 1999
  • Science Release
    Hubble Spies Giant Star Clusters Near Galactic Center
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  • Credit
    Credit: University of Massachusetts and Infrared Processing and Analysis Center

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