Zooming in on the globular star cluster Messier 55

This zoom sequence starts with a wide view of the spectacular Milky Way. We then close in on a fuzzy spot that proves to be a very rich star cluster, the globular Messier 55. In the final sequence we see a very detailed view of Messier 55 in infrared light from the VISTA telescope at ESO’s Paranal Observatory. Credit: ESO and Digitized Sky Survey 2/J. Emerson/VISTA/Nick Risinger () Acknowledgment: Cambridge Astronomical Survey Unit Music: Compass by Disasterpeace () More information and download-options: