NASA observatory captures cosmic ‘Christmas Tree Cluster’

ᴜɴɪᴠᴇʀsɪᴀ on Instagram: "NASA captured what looks like a cosmic Christmas tree floating in space, but this is not decoration or coincidence. This object is part of the NGC 2264 star forming region, located about 2500 light years away in the constellation Monoceros. The green glow comes from hot gas energized by young stars, while the bright white dots you see are newborn stars still forming inside the nebula. Powerful radiation and stellar winds from massive stars are carving the gas into this t

1.2K views | From the cosmic glow of the Christmas Tree Nebula to the festive sparkle of our Nebula Drop Christmas tree—celebrating the wonders of the universe and the holiday season in dazzling style!  #cosmicchristmas #nebula #christmastreenebula #merrychristmas https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/telescopes-illuminate-christmas-tree-cluster/ | Triple Play Family Fun Park | Facebook

NASA Reveals Cosmic Christmas Tree and Celestial Wreath Illuminating Star Birth