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A star cluster is shown inside a large multicolored nebula that looks like a Christmas wreath. The material forms dark ridges and peaks of gas and dust surrounding the cluster. The inner edge is lit. Numerous galaxies are scattered around and within the "wreath." A few large and bright stars are visible as well.

Chandra and Webb Spy a Cosmic Wreath

NGC 602 is a star cluster that lies on the outskirts of the Small Magellanic Cloud, one of the closest galaxies to the Milky Way. This image combines X-rays from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and infrared data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).

Image Credit: ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, P. Zeidler

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TakenOctober 23, 2024
Image CreditESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, P. Zeidler
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