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A star cluster is shown in and around a gas cloud that looks like an oyster. The rollover image shows the same cluster not only in visible light, but X-ray and infrared too. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
图中展示了一个位于气体云中的星团，其形状看起来像一只牡蛎。翻转图像不仅在可见光，而且在X射线和红外线中也显示出相同的星团。有关更多详细信息，请参阅说明。
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2024年2月2日 NGC 1893 and the Tadpoles of IC 410 Image Credit & Copyright: Sander de Jong Explanation: This cosmic view shows off an otherwise faint emission nebula IC 410, captured under clear Netherlands skies with telescope and narrowband filters. Above and right of center you can spot two remarkable inhabitants of the interstellar pond of gas and dust, ...
2023年7月7日 The Double Cluster in Perseus Image Credit & Copyright: Mårten Frosth Explanation: This pretty starfield spans about three full moons (1.5 degrees) across the heroic northern constellation of Perseus. It holds the famous pair of open star clusters, h and Chi Persei. Also cataloged as NGC 869 (top) and NGC 884, both clusters are about 7,000 lig...
2022年4月30日 M44: The Beehive Cluster Image Credit & Copyright: Drew Evans Explanation: A mere 600 light-years away, M44 is one of the closest star clusters to our solar system. Also known as the Praesepe or the Beehive cluster its stars are young though, about 600 million years old compared to our Sun’s 4.5 billion years. Based on similar ages and ...
2022年2月18日 Three Clusters in Puppis Image Credit & Copyright: Dave Doctor Explanation: Galactic or open star clusters are young. The swarms of stars are born together near the plane of the Milky Way, but their numbers steadily dwindle as cluster members are ejected by galactic tides and gravitational interactions. Caught in this telescopic frame over th...
2021年11月24日 Pleiades: The Seven Sisters Star Cluster Image Credit & Copyright: Damien Cannane Explanation: Have you ever seen the Pleiades star cluster? Even if you have, you probably have never seen it as large and clear as this. Perhaps the most famous star cluster on the sky, the bright stars of the Pleiades can be seen without binoculars from even t...
2021年10月8日 The Double Cluster in Perseus Image Credit & Copyright: Jack Groves Explanation: This pretty starfield spans about three full moons (1.5 degrees) across the heroic northern constellation of Perseus. It holds the famous pair of open star clusters, h and Chi Persei. Also cataloged as NGC 869 (top) and NGC 884, both clusters are about 7,000 ligh...
2020年11月18日 A Double Star Cluster in Perseus Image Credit & Copyright: Greg Polanski Explanation: Most star clusters are singularly impressive. Open clusters NGC 869 and NGC 884, however, could be considered doubly impressive. Also known as “h and chi Persei”, this unusual double cluster, shown above, is bright enough to be seen from a dark ...