Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Young Star Cluster Westerlund 2

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 26, 2010 is “Young Star Cluster Westerlund 2,” an image. It is credited to Credit: X-ray; Y.Nazé, G.Rauw, J.Manfroid ( Université de Liège ), CXC , NASA Infrared; E.Churchwell ( University of Wisconsin ), JPL , Caltech , NASA. The original explanation runs about 151 words.

Young Star Cluster Westerlund 2
Credit: X-ray; Y.Nazé, G.Rauw, J.Manfroid ( Université de Liège ), CXC , NASA Infrared; E.Churchwell ( University of Wisconsin ), JPL , Caltech , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Dusty stellar nursery RCW 49 surrounds young star cluster Westerlund 2 in this remarkable composite skyscape from beyond the visible spectrum of light.”

— APOD editors, June 26, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 26, 2010
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: X-ray; Y.Nazé, G.Rauw, J.Manfroid ( Université de Liège ), CXC , NASA Infrared; E.Churchwell ( University of Wisconsin ), JPL , Caltech , NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 151 words

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Star clusters

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