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space2 years ago

Cosmic Christmas Tree Cluster Shines in X-rays

A composite image of the Christmas Tree Cluster, created using various wavelengths and telescopes, shows star formation in a festive way. The image includes gas in the optical category, foreground and background stars imaged in the infrared, and actual stars in X-ray wavelengths. The young stars in the cluster undergo variations in brightness due to factors such as rotation, star spots, and magnetic fields. These variations can have consequences for planets forming in the disk surrounding the stars, including partial evaporation and turbulence that may prevent rapid inward migration. The Christmas Tree Cluster is part of NGC 2264 and is located 2,500 light-years from Earth.

via Space.com|
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astronomy2 years ago

"Captivating Cosmos: NASA Unveils Enchanting 'Christmas Tree Cluster' in Stunning Images"

NASA has released an enhanced image of the "Christmas Tree Cluster," also known as NGC 2264, a cluster of young stars in the Milky Way. The composite image, created using X-ray, optical, and infrared data, resembles a cosmic Christmas tree. The stars in NGC 2264 range in age from one to five million years old and vary in size. The image highlights the vibrant colors and dynamic nature of these young stars, which produce strong flares in X-rays and other types of light.

via SciTechDaily|
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astronomy2 years ago

"Starry Spectacle: NASA's Christmas Tree Cluster Shines in Cosmic Display"

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.

via CNN|
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space2 years ago

"NASA's Festive Find: Glowing 'Christmas Tree Cluster' Shines in the Cosmos"

NASA has discovered a cluster of young stars called NGC 2264, also known as the "Christmas Tree Cluster," located in the Milky Way approximately 2,500 light-years from Earth. The cluster resembles a Christmas tree, with a green glow representing gas and blue and white sparkles representing young stars emitting X-rays. This discovery comes shortly after the James Webb Space Telescope and Hubble Space Telescope revealed a "Christmas Tree Galaxy Cluster" 4.3 billion light-years away, providing detailed views of the universe and showcasing an ancient star believed to have existed 11 billion years ago.

via CBS News|
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astronomy2 years ago

Glowing Green: Telescopes Illuminate Christmas Tree Cluster in Space

NASA has released a composite image of NGC 2264, also known as the "Christmas Tree Cluster," which showcases the Cone Nebula and the cluster. Located about 2,300 light-years from Earth, these popular astronomical objects are often observed in the night sky. The image combines observations from NASA's Chandra X-ray observatory and ground-based telescopes, and has been rotated to make the "Christmas tree" appear standing.

via Ars Technica|
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