Help identify the ages of star clusters in galaxy M83. Researchers using the Hubble Space Telescope need help determining the age and type of star clusters in M83, the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy, one of the closest galaxies to our own.

Most of the billions of stars that reside in galaxies start their lives grouped together into clusters. In this activity, you will pair your discerning eye with Hubble s detailed images to identify the ages of M83 s many star clusters. This will help astronomers learn more about how star clusters are born, evolve and eventually fall apart in spiral galaxies.

Project owners + coordinators:
Bill Blair, lead astronomer
Carol Christian, project scientist

To learn more and participate, visit: http://projectstardate.org

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