"Starry Spectacle: NASA's Christmas Tree Cluster Shines in Cosmic Display"
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NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and Hubble Space Telescope have captured stunning images of young stars resembling a Christmas tree and a celestial snow globe. The "Christmas Tree Cluster" in NGC 2264 features young stars surrounded by a gaseous nebula, while the dwarf galaxy UGC 8091 showcases a billion sparkling stars in a disorderly arrangement. These observations provide insights into the volatile nature of young stars and the evolution of galaxies.
Topics:science#astronomy#chandra-x-ray-observatory#christmas-tree-cluster#hubble-space-telescope#nasa#ngc-2264
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