Since antiquity, wreaths have symbolized the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. It is fitting then that one of the best places for astronomers to learn more about the stellar lifecycle resembles a giant holiday wreath itself.

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NASA missions spot cosmic 'wreath' displaying stellar circle of life

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NASA telescopes capture a cosmic wreath for the holidays

A new image resembling a holiday wreath shows young stars illuminating dark clouds of dust. NGC 602 is a star cluster in the Small Magellanic Cloud, one of the closest galaxies to the Milky Way. This composite contains X-rays from Chandra (red) and infrared data from James Webb (orange, yellow, green and blue). The X-rays from Chandra show the effects of winds from massive young stars sprinkled throughout the cluster.

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X-ray: NASA/CXC; Infrared: ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, P. Zeilder, E.Sabbi, A. Nota, M. Zamani; Image Processing: NASA/CXC/SAO/L. Frattare and K. Arcand Since antiquity, wreaths have symbolized the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. It is fitting then that one of the best places for astronomers to learn more about the stellar lifecycle resembles a giant holiday wreath itself. The star cluster NGC 602 lies on the outskirts of the Small Magellanic Cloud…

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This release includes two composite images, each featuring a star cluster that strongly resembles holiday greenery.

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Astronomers discover cosmic Wreaths and Christmas tree clusters in space

The space wreath and cosmic Grinch. (NASA/CXC/SAO/Clow, M./L. Frattare/K. Arcand via SWNS) By Dean Murray Space scientists have spotted a festive wreath - and a cosmic Grinch. The wreath-like shape has been observed in star cluster NGC 602, one of the closest galaxies to the Milky Way, about 200,000 light-years from Earth. Meanwhile, a new version of the so-called “Christmas tree cluster” sees the green-tinged image of young stars also resemblin…

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Space scientists share looks at cosmic Christmas wreath and Grinch

NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and Webb show a new view of a cosmic wreath, also known as star cluster NGC 602 located on the edge of the Small Magellanic Cloud around 200,000 light-years from Earth. Radiation and shock waves from the stars here have pushed away much of the lighter surrounding gas and dust, resulting [...]

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NASA's Chandra X-Ray Observatory and Webb Show New View of Cosmic Wreath

NASA Missions Spot Cosmic 'Wreath' Displaying Stellar Circle of LifeMost stars form in collections or groups, called clusters or associations that include very massive stars. Since antiquity, wreaths have symbolized the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. It is fitting then that one of the best places for astronomers to learn more about the stellar lifecycle resembles a giant holiday wreath itself.The star cluster NGC 602 lies on the outskirts of…

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