Since antiquity, wreaths have symbolized the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. It is fitting then that one of the best places for astronomers to learn more about the stellar lifecycle resembles a giant holiday wreath itself. The star cluster NGC 602 lies on the outskirts of the Small Magellanic Cloud, which is one of the closest […]
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Astrophysics, Chandra X-Ray Observatory, Galaxies, Stars, & Black Holes, Galaxies, Stars, & Black Holes Research, Marshall Astrophysics, Marshall Space Flight Center, Star Clusters, Stars
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December 17, 2024
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