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NGC 1277 has long since stopped forming new stars. The telltale signs lie in the globular clusters around it. It is surrounded by reddish clusters, which hold older star populations, while younger, blue star clusters are absent.

Read about its history: bit.ly/4a9QbH0 🔭 🧪

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Amazing

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