Hubble Traces Galaxy’s Past Through Its Stars

WHO:

Phys.org - French astronomer Charles Messier cataloged Messier 30 and other diffuse objects.

NASA - Messier 30 is also known as NGC 7099.

Phys.org - The image is from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope.

WHAT:

Phys.org - The Hubble image shows a sparkling collection of stars named Messier 30 (M30).

NASA - The Hubble image features the star collection Messier 30 (M30), also called NGC 7099.

Phys.org - The image is presented as a lesson in galactic history.

Phys.org - Messier cataloged M30 and other diffuse objects that could be mistaken for comets in the early telescopes of his time.

WHERE:

Phys.org - M30 lies about 27,500 light-years away in the constellation Capricornus.

(UPDATED November 5, 2026 21:07 UTC)

Hubble has captured the sparkling star cluster Messier 30, also known as NGC 7099. The cluster lies about 27,500 light-years away in the constellation Capricornus. French astronomer Charles Messier cataloged it among diffuse objects once mistaken for comets.