star cluster
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Because of this distinctive shape, the cluster has become widely known as the Christmas Tree star cluster.
From Science Daily • Dec. 25, 2025
The study, which has been published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, examined a group of stars located in the nuclear star cluster that makes up the heart of the galaxy.
From Science Daily • Dec. 5, 2023
"The photographers have managed to capture the vibrant colours of the nebula as well as the embedded star cluster."
From BBC • Sep. 14, 2023
Its imagery also revealed a more established star cluster near Earendel that appears to be gravitationally stable and has perhaps even persisted into the present day — if its stars are still alive, that is.
From Scientific American • Aug. 11, 2023
Another star cluster worth a moment's attention is No. 1479, above and to the left of Sirius.
From Pleasures of the telescope An Illustrated Guide for Amateur Astronomers and a Popular Description of the Chief Wonders of the Heavens for General Readers by Serviss, Garrett Putman