NASA described that the stars appear in blue and white lights because of the X-rays they give off, which the Chandra X-ray ...

NASA described that the stars appear in blue and white lights because of the X-rays they give off, which the Chandra X-ray ...

(Last year, NASA created a new composite image of the cluster that even showed the stars twinkling like Christmas lights.) NASA has also released a second festive image for the holiday season.

They are between 1 million and 5 million years old. On Instagram, NASA posted photos of the beautiful and festive cluster on Christmas Eve. See the photos below. NASA described that the stars ...

Around this time last year, NASA released an image of NGC 2264, another star cluster known for its resemblance to holiday greenery which was aptly named "Christmas tree cluster." Data collected ...

This cluster has become the recent subject of astrophotographer Michael Clow, who imaged it from Arizona in November. His optical data have been combined with X-ray data from NASA's Chandra X-Ray ...

Netizens have reacted to NASA and ESA releasing a photo of a star cluster from outer space that resembles a Christmas tree. Situated about 2300 light years from the Earth, the star cluster is ...

"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 ...