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Black Hole in a Globular Cluster (Illustration)

Illustration showing a solid black circle superimposed on a field of stars.

Artist's view of a black hole in a globular cluster. A black hole is an infinitely small and dense region where space is so tightly warped by gravity that not even light can escape.

  • Release Date
    September 17, 2002
  • Credit
    Image: NASA, Gregory Bacon (STScI)

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Last Updated
Aug 28, 2025
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Laura Betz
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Image Credit

NASA, Gregory Bacon (STScI)