"Since antiquity, wreaths have symbolized the cycle of life, death, and rebirth," NASA said in a statement. "It is fitting then that one of the best places for astronomers to learn more about the ...

There's a cosmic 'Christmas Wreath' hanging in the Small Magellanic Cloud, the James Webb and Chandra telescopes revealed in a sparkly new image. A prime example is the Christmas wreath-shaped NGC ...

ARIZONA, USA — Space is wishing Earth a Merry Christmas from 2,500 light-years away! A NASA telescope combined with data from an X-ray gave a special present for the holidays. Although the star ...

Christmas-themed imagery knows no bounds, not even in space. NASA has drawn comparison between a celestial formation and a holiday wreath, referring to the recently spotted star and dust cloud ...

This holiday season, the universe has gifted stargazers with two dazzling displays of cosmic art. A stunning new image of the "Christmas Tree Cluster" showcases green-tinged clouds resembling the ...

What it is: NGC 602, a star cluster. Where it is: 200,000 light-years distant in the Small Magellanic Cloud galaxy. When it was shared: Dec. 17, 2024. Why it’s so special: The Small Magellanic ...

NGC 2264, the “Christmas Tree Cluster.” Credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC/SAO; Optical: Clow, M.; Image Processing: NASA/CXC/SAO/L. Frattare and K. Arcand, edited NGC 602 is a star cluster that lies on the ...

ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, P. Zeidler. The holiday spirit isn’t just limited to Earth! NASA and ESA have released new images filled of cosmic Christmas cheer. The space agencies released a new ...