Colorful Nebula Gas Enshrouds Star Cluster

Wednesday, September 7, 2011 - 05:30 in Astronomy & Space

A look into the outskirts of the Tarantula Nebula reveals open cluster NGC 2100. This striking mass of stars is roughly 15 million years old. Image was captured by Europe's New Technology Telescope.

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