A "Christmas tree cluster" of stars is captivating astronomers and stargazers alike. NASA on Tuesday released a composite image of the star cluster, which they said "enhances the resemblance to a ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

While there really aren’t any Christmas constellations in the sky any time of the year, there’s a wonderful sign of the season waiting for you in the early evening eastern sky right now. It’s a bit of ...

ARIZONA, USA — Space is wishing Earth a Merry Christmas from 2,500 light-years away! A NASA telescope combined with data from an X-ray gave a special present for the holidays. Although the star ...