Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Cluster and Starforming Region Westerlund 2

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 25, 2015 is “Cluster and Starforming Region Westerlund 2,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: NASA , ESA , the Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA ), A. Nota (ESA/STScI), and the Westerlund 2 Science Team). The original explanation runs about 142 words.

Cluster and Starforming Region Westerlund 2
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: NASA , ESA , the Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA ), A. Nota (ESA/STScI), and the Westerlund 2 Science Team Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Located 20,000 light-years away in the constellation Carina, the young cluster and starforming region Westerlund 2 fills this cosmic scene .”

— APOD editors, April 25, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 25, 2015
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: NASA , ESA , the Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA ), A. Nota (ESA/STScI), and the Westerlund 2 Science Team
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 142 words

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