Star Cluster Collection (page 2)

Optical image of the Perseus double star cluster
Perseus double cluster. True-colour optical image of the Perseus double star cluster. These open star clusters, Chi Persei (NGC 884, centre left) and h Persei (NGC 869, centre right)

Optical image of the Butterfly star cluster, M6
Butterfly star cluster. True-colour optical image of the open star cluster M6 (NGC 6405), also known as the Butterfly cluster, which lies in the constellation Scorpius

Optical image of the star cluster IC 2391 in Vela
Open star cluster IC 2391. True-colour optical image of the open star cluster IC 2391 in the constellation Vela. The brightest star in the cluster is Omicron Velorum (upper centre)

Coathanger star cluster, optical image. This cluster, also known as Brocchis Cluster and Collinder 399, is named for its distinctive shape

Emission nebulae IC 1848 and IC 1805
Emission nebulae IC 1805 and IC 1848. North is at top. These nebulae are also known as the Heart and Soul nebulae. The Soul nebula (IC 1848) is at lower left

Stars in globular cluster NGC 6397
Stars in globular star cluster NGC 6397, Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image. The stars in globular star clusters are densely packed

Optical image of the star Mimosa, or Beta Crucis
Star Mimosa. True-colour optical image of the blue-white star Mimosa, or Beta Crucis, in the constellation Crux. Also seen at lower left is the star Kappa Crucis

Star clusters
Double star cluster. Optical image of the double star cluster (centre) in the constellation Perseus. North is at top. The left cluster is Chi Persei (NGC 884) and the right one is h Persei (NGC 869)

Optical image of the open star cluster NGC 6124
Open star cluster NGC 6124. True-colour optical image of the open star cluster NGC 6124 in the constellation Scorpius. Open star clusters such as this one are believed to contain stars which all

Globular cluster 47 Tucanae
47 Tucanae globular cluster. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of the 47 Tucanae globular star cluster (NGC 104), one of the brightest clusters in the sky

Crux and the southern celestial pole
Crux constellation and the southern celestial pole. Crux, the southern cross, is formed of four bright stars in the Milky Way at upper centre

Centaurus and Crux constellations. These are bright constellations in the southern hemisphere, representing a centaur and the Southern Cross respectively

Optical image of globular star cluster NGC 4372
Globular cluster NGC 4372. True-colour optical image of the globular star cluster NGC 4372 (lower right) in the constellation Musca

HST composite image of star cluster NGC 1850
Composite ultraviolet, visible and near-infrared image taken by the Hubble Space Telescope of the old star cluster NGC 1850, found in the Large Magellanic Cloud

Open star cluster NGC 2451. True-colour optical image of the open star cluster NGC 2451 in the constellation Puppis. Open clusters such as this one are believed to contain stars which all formed

Star cluster NGC 2477
Open star cluster NGC 2477. True-colour optical image of the open star cluster NGC 2477 (upper centre) in the constellation Puppis

Globular cluster M15. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of the globular star cluster M15. This is a ball of hundreds of thousands of stars which lies around 40

Bubble nebula and surrounding nebulae
Bubble nebula (NGC 7635) with surrounding nebulosity. North is at top. The Bubble itself is in the bright orange patch just left of centre, just left of the bright blue star

Nova in Scorpius, July 2005
Nova in Scorpius. The position of this nova, 1737-34 Nova Scorpii 1, is shown by the cross- hairs. A nova is a huge brightening of a double star system

Small Magellanic Cloud. Optical image of the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC), a satellite galaxy of our galaxy the Milky Way

View of the planet Venus and the Pleiades

Crux constellation. View of the Crux constellation in the southern hemisphere with the Milky Way running through it. This constellatin is dominated by the pattern of stars (asterism)

Omega Centauri (NGC 5139) composite image
Omega Centauri (NGC 5139). Composite infrared and optical image of the Omega Centauri globular cluster. Globular clusters are spherical groups of very old stars, about 12 billion years old

Shooting stars and a comet. Two shooting stars (centre left and upper right) from the Geminid meteor shower, passing through the constellations of Auriga and Cassiopeia

Open star cluster M11. It is also known as the Wild Duck cluster. *** THIS PICTURE MAY NOT BE USED TO STATE OR IMPLY NOAO ENDORSEMENT OF ANY COMPANY OR PRODUCT ***

Moon, Jupiter and Praesepe cluster (M44), optical image. High clouds in the upper part of the image are illuminated by the waning crescent Moon

Young star cluster, artwork
Young star cluster. Artwork of a young star cluster seen from near a planet (lower right, green) orbiting the brightest star (centre right)

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"Exploring the Celestial Gems: A Journey through Star Clusters" Embark on a cosmic adventure as we delve into the captivating world of star clusters. From the renowned Messier objects to breathtaking nebulae, these celestial wonders never fail to mesmerize us with their ethereal beauty. Let's begin our celestial expedition with the Eagle Nebula, where towering pillars of gas and dust give birth to new stars. Its iconic "Pillars of Creation" image captured by Hubble Space Telescope continues to awe astronomers and stargazers alike. Next, we encounter the Pleiades star cluster, also known as the Seven Sisters. This dazzling group of young stars shines brightly in our night sky, forming a striking pattern that has inspired countless myths and legends throughout history. The Merope star and nebulosity within this cluster add an enchanting touch to its already captivating allure. Venturing further into space, we discover globular cluster M5—a tightly packed congregation of ancient stars residing in our Milky Way galaxy. With its dense core and myriad twinkling lights, it serves as a testament to the vastness and agelessness of our universe. The Rosette Nebula beckons us next with its delicate petals formed by glowing hydrogen gas. This stellar nursery nurtures newborn stars amidst swirling clouds of interstellar matter—an exquisite sight that reminds us of nature's artistic prowess even beyond Earth's boundaries. Returning closer home, an optical image captures the Pleiades star cluster in all its glory—each member shining resplendently against a backdrop adorned with wisps of cosmic dust, and is no wonder this stunning spectacle has captivated observers for centuries. Moving deeper into space once again, we encounter globular cluster M9 through Hubble Space Telescope's lens—a spherical gathering containing hundreds of thousands of ancient stars bound together by gravity alone. Its intricate structure reveals secrets about stellar evolution spanning billions of years.