Stargazers are in for a treat this December with the Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC 2264), a stunning formation of young stars that resemble an evergreen tree. Visible between the constellations Orion ...

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Christmas-themed imagery knows no bounds, not even in space. NASA has drawn comparison between a celestial formation and a holiday wreath, referring to the recently spotted star and dust cloud cluster ...

The holiday spirit is pervasive and undeniable, with festivities reaching 200,000 light years away. Celestial bodies are celebrating. Just in time for Christmas, NASA spotted a star cluster mimicking ...

Astronomers have presented a unique cosmic structure resembling a Christmas tree, formed by new stars in the NGC 2264 region, ...

The article details the observation of NGC 2264, designated as the Christmas Tree Cluster, on December 24. This celestial object is identified as a magnitude 3.9 combination open cluster and ...

Posts claiming a celestial "smiley face” will light up the night sky over Christmas aren't true. But the Christmas Tree Cluster will dazzle the night.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. We've all looked for shapes in Earth's clouds. But what about shapes in space clouds? If you ...