Tag: Terzan 5

Terzan 5 is a globular cluster located in the constellation Sagittarius. It is notable for its density and mass, containing a large number of stars, including several that have been identified as being in binary systems. Terzan 5 is particularly interesting to astronomers because it contains a high concentration of exotic stellar remnants, such as neutron stars and black holes. It is situated close to the center of the Milky Way galaxy, which makes it a valuable subject for studying stellar evolution and the dynamics of star clusters. The cluster is named after French astronomer Achille Terzan, who discovered it in 1968. Terzan 5 is also recognized for its age, which is estimated to be around 12 billion years, making it one of the older globular clusters in our galaxy.