star cluster

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Because of this distinctive shape, the cluster has become widely known as the Christmas Tree star cluster.

From Science Daily • Dec. 25, 2025

Mars will buzz the Beehive star cluster on Dec. 5.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 31, 2024

Theories suggest that rogue planets are more likely to be found in the outskirts of a star cluster, so expanding the search area may identify them if they exist within IC 348.

From Science Daily • Dec. 13, 2023

"The photographers have managed to capture the vibrant colours of the nebula as well as the embedded star cluster."

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2023

Part of the Whirlpool star cluster was still above the horizon, a white blaze of a thousand suns, and the eastern sky was lightening with the first rays of dawn.

From The Helpful Hand of God by Godwin, Tom