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

On July 30, the crescent moon will float among shining Jupiter, red Mars, the bright star Aldebaran and the pretty Pleiades star cluster before sunrise.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 31, 2024

The nuclear star cluster has mainly been seen, quite rightly, as a very ancient part 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

A line drawn from Nath in Auriga to Pollux in Gemini, and prolonged about 15°, ends in Præsepe, the Manger, the great star cluster in Cancer, which is also called "The Bee Hive."

From A Field Book of the Stars by Olcott, William Tyler