The star cluster resembles a traditional Christmas tree and appears green. A “Christmas tree cluster” of stars is captivating astronomers and stargazers alike. NASA on Tuesday released a composite ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A well-decorated living room might seem pretty festive around the holidays, but a little-known stellar formation 2,600 light-years ...
Your living room isn't the only place housing a large green Christmas tree with sparkling lights this year. NASA has found a spot in space with its own glowing cosmic tree for the holiday season. The ...
Stargazers are in for a treat this December with the Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC 2264), a stunning formation of young stars that resemble an evergreen tree. Visible between the constellations Orion ...
Containing stars that are more than 1 million years old, NGC 2264 is located in the Milky Way approximately 2,500 light-years away from Earth It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas up in space.
A "Christmas tree cluster" of stars is captivating astronomers and stargazers alike. NASA on Tuesday released a composite image of the star cluster, which they said "enhances the resemblance to a ...