Arrayed with a simple triangular outline above S Monocerotis, the stars of NGC 2264 are popularly known as the Christmas Tree star cluster. Image Credit & Copyright ...
The Milky Way is delivering some holiday cheer in a new image and video NASA published Tuesday. Young stars clustered together some 2,500 light years from Earth are creating a Christmas tree in space.
The star-hatching 'Running Chicken Nebula' shines brightly in red, pink and blue in the image. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.
This nebula was first discovered on February 15, 1786, by British astronomer William Herschel. While scanning the night sky ...