The new image of the star cluster, formally named NGC 2264, has been rotated 160 degrees to show the shape of a Christmas tree with the glow of ornament-like lights that are actually the emission ...

NASA released an image from the Milky Way of a star cluster resembling a Christmas tree mere days away from Christmas Day. The photo of NGC 2264 has been given the name "Christmas Tree cluster ...

A composite image of the star cluster makes NGC 2264 look like a Christmas tree, NASA said, with a bright green glow and what looks like blue and white sparkling lights.

NASA found another holiday-themed star cluster last year Officially called NGC 2264, the "Christmas tree cluster" is located about 2,500 lightyears Earth in our own Milky Way galaxy.

NASA said, for comparison, the Sun is a middle-aged star about five billion years old. The new Christmas tree cluster image combines Chandra data with optical data from astrophotographer Michael ...

The announcement itself came alongside a handful of images of the Christmas Tree cluster, one of which shows a particularly magnified background galaxy, with a star nicknamed "Mothra," that ...

NASA releases ‘Christmas Tree’ star images in time for the holidays. December 23, 2023. 2 min. A rendering of the NGC 2264 as captured by telescopes from NASA and the National Science Foundation.

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 ...

A "Christmas tree cluster" of stars captured by NASA is captivating astronomers and stargazers alike. 24/7 Live Chicago & Suburban Cook Co. North Suburbs West Suburbs South Suburbs NW Indiana ...

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe will swoop toward the fiery surface of the sun on Christmas Eve, traveling closer to the massive star than any human-made object has before.

(CBS NEWS) - 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 ...