Hubble spies ancient 'Chandelier Cluster' forming stars in two bursts

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured images of the ancient globular cluster NGC 6723, also known as the Chandelier Cluster. New observations suggest these clusters have more complex star-formation histories than previously thought.
Why it matters
Advancements in telescope technology allow astronomers to refine theories regarding the formation of the galaxy and the life cycles of stars.
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